69Rating131Caps7Goals€500KValue36Age174Height
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5
69MF
5 Idrissa Gana Gueye
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Club season 2025/26 Premier League (league only)
25
Apps
2,102
Minutes
2
Goals
3
Assists
International
131
Caps
7
Goals
Form
All-time most-capped Senegal player; defensive midfielder
Date of birth1989-09-26 (age 36) NationalitySenegal ClubEverton · England LeaguePremier League PositionMF · Defensive mid · #5 Height174 cm Preferred footRight Market value€500K
Born in Dakar and schooled at the Diambars academy co-founded by Patrick Vieira, Idrissa Gana Gueye won a Ligue 1 and Coupe de France double at Lille before moving to England with Aston Villa and Everton, where his relentless tackling became legendary. After reaching a Champions League final with PSG he returned to Everton. Senegal's most-capped player and a 2021 AFCON winner, he is the elder statesman of the midfield in 2026.
- Senegal's most-capped player and first to reach 100 caps
- Came through the Diambars academy co-founded by Patrick Vieira
- Led the Premier League in tackles in multiple seasons, even into his mid-30s
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