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Idrissa Gana Gueye
Idrissa Gana Gueye is a Senegalese professional football midfielder whose club career has included Lille, Aston Villa, Everton and Paris Saint-Germain. A Senegal international, he was part of the national team that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
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At a glance
- Gueye has represented Senegal as an international midfielder, including at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- He won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal.
- His senior club pathway has taken him from Lille to Aston Villa, Everton and Paris Saint-Germain, followed by a return to Everton in 2022.
Background and development
Born in Dakar on 26 September 1989, Gueye developed at Senegal's Diambars Institute before joining Lille in 2008. He made his professional debut for the French club in January 2010 and was part of its 2010–11 Ligue 1 title-winning side.
Club career
After establishing himself at Lille, Gueye's senior career included spells with Aston Villa, Everton and Paris Saint-Germain. He returned to Everton on a permanent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in September 2022 and remained listed with the English club in the sources observed as of 19 August 2026.
Senegal international career
Gueye has represented Senegal at major international tournaments, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup. His principal national-team honour is the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which Senegal secured by defeating Egypt in the final on 6 February 2022.
Timeline
- Joined LOSC Lille after training at the Diambars Institute.
- Made his professional debut for Lille against Colmar in the Coupe de France.
- Won the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal following the final against Egypt.
- Returned to Everton FC on a permanent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Current context
- Idrissa Gana Gueye is listed with Everton FC. This roster and league-profile observation does not establish the terms or expiry date of a contract.
- CAF's Senegal roster lists Idrissa Gana Gueye as a midfielder for Senegal.
Biographical facts
- Idrissa Gana Gueye was born on 26 September 1989 in Dakar, Senegal.
- He trained at Senegal's Diambars Institute before joining LOSC Lille in 2008.
- His senior club pathway includes Lille, Aston Villa, Everton, Paris Saint-Germain and a return to Everton in 2022.
- He won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal.
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- Everton FC Midfielder present
- Senegal men's national football team Midfielder present
- Everton present
- Senegal national football team present
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