Dame N'Doye is a Senegalese footballer known for his forward position.
N'Doye began his professional career with ASC Jeanne d'Arc before moving to Al Sadd SC in 2006.
N'Doye made his international debut for Senegal on November 17, 2010, in a friendly match against Gabon.
Biography
Early Life
Dame N'Doye was born in Thiès, Senegal, where he began his football journey with ASC Jeanne d'Arc. His talent quickly propelled him into the professional realm, leading him to sign with Al Sadd SC in the Qatar Stars League in 2006.
Club Career
N'Doye made his European debut in 2006 with Académica de Coimbra in Portugal. He then played in Greece for Panathinaikos F.C. and OFI Crete before moving to Denmark in 2009, where he joined F.C. Copenhagen. His time in Copenhagen was marked by significant achievements, including scoring the decisive goal in a UEFA Champions League playoff against FC BATE Borisov and helping the team reach the knockout stages for the first time in Danish history.
In 2012, N'Doye transferred to FC Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Premier League, where he quickly established himself as a key player, earning the title of player of the month twice. His Premier League journey began in 2015 with Hull City, followed by a stint at Trabzonspor and a brief return to F.C. Copenhagen in 2018.
International Career
N'Doye made his international debut for the Senegal national team on November 17, 2010, and participated in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored in a match against Zambia. His contributions to the national team have solidified his status as a notable figure in Senegalese football.
Personal Life
N'Doye comes from a footballing family; his older brother, Ousmane, also played at the international level. This familial connection to the sport has undoubtedly influenced his career and passion for football.
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Scores and results list Senegal's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each N'Doye goal.
Early years
Born in Thiès, N'Doye began his career with ASC Jeanne d'Arc. In 2006, he signed for Al Sadd SC in the Qatar Stars League. N'Doye arrived in Europe in the summer of 2006, joining Académica de Coimbra. From 2007 to 2009 he competed in the Super League Greece, with Panathinaikos F.C. and OFI.
Copenhagen
On 12 January 2009, N'Doye moved to Danish Superliga club F.C. Copenhagen. He scored his first goal on 7 March 2009, helping to a 3–0 away win over Randers FC, and finished his first full season with 14 goals, as the club renewed its domestic supremacy.
On 4 August 2010, N'Doye netted the 3–2 winner (also the aggregate score) in the 59th minute of the playoff round of the UEFA Champions League against FC BATE Borisov. In the group stage, he helped his team become the first ever in the country to reach the knockout stages with goals against FC Rubin Kazan (1–0, home) and Panathinaikos (2–0 in Athens).
Lokomotiv Moscow
In the summer of 2012, N'Doye signed with Russian Premier League side FC Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee. He quickly became first-choice, scoring seven times in the first half of the campaign; in November 2012, he won a web poll conducted by club fans to be elected player of the month, repeating the feat in October of the following year.
Hull City
On 2 February 2015, transfer deadline day, N'Doye agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract with Hull City for an undisclosed fee. He made his Premier League debut…
N'Doye made his debut for Senegal on 17 November 2010, in a 2–1 friendly win against Gabon. He was part of the squad that competed in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to Zambia in an eventual group stage exit.
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- FC Lokomotiv Moscow (2012–2015)
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- Al Sadd Sports Club (2006–2006)
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- OFI Crete F.C. (2008–2009)
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- Panathinaikos F.C. (2007–2008)
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- Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. (2006–2007)
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- ASC Jeanne d'Arc (2003–2006)
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- F.C. Copenhagen (2009–2012)
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- Hull City A.F.C. (2015–2015)
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- Trabzonspor (2015–2016)
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- Sunderland A.F.C. (2016–2016)
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- Senegal men's national association football team (2010–)
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- F.C. Copenhagen (2018–)
- League
- Premier League
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- Danish Superliga
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- Russian Premier League
- National team
- Senegal
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- Primeira Liga
Personal
N'Doye's older brother, Ousmane, was also an international footballer.
Clubs
- Senegal men's national association football team2010current
- F.C. Copenhagen2018current
- ASC Jeanne d'Arc2003–2006
- Al Sadd Sports Club2006–2006
- Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F.2006–2007
- Panathinaikos F.C.2007–2008
- OFI Crete F.C.2008–2009
- F.C. Copenhagen2009–2012
- FC Lokomotiv Moscow2012–2015
- Hull City A.F.C.2015–2015
- Trabzonspor2015–2016
- Sunderland A.F.C.2016–2016
Played together with
Aaron McLeanHull City A.F.C. · 2011–2014- Aaron WilbrahamHull City A.F.C. · 2004–2005
Abbas SaadAl Sadd Sports Club · 2004–2004
Abdelkarim HassanAl Sadd Sports Club · 2010
Abdou Kader ManganeSunderland A.F.C. · 2013–2013
Abdoulaye BaAssociação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. · 2011–2012
Abdoulaye FayeASC Jeanne d'Arc · 2001–2002- Abdoulaye FayeHull City A.F.C. · 2012–2014
- Abdoulaye FayeHull City A.F.C. · 2012–2014
- Abdoulaye Khouma KeitaASC Jeanne d'Arc · 1999–2003
Abdoulaye MéïtéPanathinaikos F.C. · 2013–2013- Abdul Jeleel AjagunPanathinaikos F.C. · 2013–2016
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Dame N'Doye is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a forward.
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