Birama Ndoye (born 27 March 1994) is a footballer who plays as a centre back or defensive midfield. Born in France, he plays for the Mauritania national team.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Birama Ndoye | ||
Date of birth | 27 March 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre back/Defensive midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2012–2013 | Sion | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2022 | Sion | 211 | (9) |
2022–2023 | Al-Arabi | 32 | (1) |
International career‡ | |||
2023– | Mauritania | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 06:06, 31 March 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 06:06, 31 March 2023 (UTC) |
Club career
editHe grew up in Dakar with the dream of being a professional footballer. His father wanted him to make studies, but joined the junior club of "L'étoile sportive de Dakar", and his good performances made him climb to the professional team.[1]
To continue his progression, Ndoye left his continent and family, and went in Europe. He made a few tests in Italian (Parma & Empoli) but they could not find a deal. FC Sion give him his chance and he joined the M21 team. The number 34 made about 20 games in Promotion League and scored two goals. He made his Swiss Super League debut at 25 May 2013 against FC Thun. He played the full game.[2]
On 7 July 2022, Ndoye joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Arabi.[3]
International career
editBorn in Senegal, Ndoye is Mauritanian by descent.[4] He debuted with the Mauritania national team in a 3–1 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification loss to DR Congo on 24 March 2023.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Switzerland - M. Fedele - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Sion vs. Thun - 25 May 2013 - Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "المدافع " انودي بريما " عرباوي".
- ^ "Equipe Nationale : Lamine Diadhiou aurait finalement décidé de jouer pour la Gambie". 15 September 2022.
- ^ "Congo DR vs. Mauritania - Football Match Summary - March 24, 2023 - ESPN". ESPN.com.