Youssouf Sabaly is a dual-nationality footballer, representing both Senegal and France.
Sabaly made his Ligue 1 debut with Evian in the opening game of the 2013–14 season against Sochaux-Montbéliard.
He was part of the victorious squad at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup with France.
Biography
Early Life
Youssouf Sabaly is a professional footballer born in France to Senegalese parents. His multicultural background has influenced his career, allowing him to represent both France and Senegal at various levels.
Career
Sabaly began his football journey in the youth ranks of Paris Saint-Germain FC, where he played from 2011 to 2013. He made his professional debut in Ligue 1 with Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C. during the 2013–14 season. After a successful stint, he extended his contract with Evian before moving to Bordeaux on loan. In 2021, he signed with La Liga club Real Betis, where he contributed to the team's success, including winning the Copa del Rey in the 2021-22 season.
On the international stage, Sabaly initially represented France at youth levels, being part of the squad that won the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He later switched allegiance to Senegal, making his senior debut in 2017. Sabaly played a crucial role in Senegal's journey to the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where the team finished as runners-up. He continued to shine in international competitions, participating in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and being named in the squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Sabaly has earned recognition for his performances, being included in various tournament teams of the season, such as the Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament in 2019 and the UEFA Conference League Team of the Season in 2024-25. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his status as a prominent figure in football.
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Career & Clubs
Club
As of match played 28 May 2025
International
As of match played 12 September 2023
Senegal score listed first, score column indicates score after each Sabaly goal.
Sabaly made his Ligue 1 debut with Evian in the opening game of the 2013–14 season against Sochaux-Montbéliard, playing the full game, which ended in a 1–1 draw. In August 2016, he agreed to a contract extension until 2020, before joining Bordeaux on a season-long loan. On 7 June 2021, Sabaly signed for La Liga club Real Betis on a free transfer, effective from 1 July.
Sabaly was born in France to Senegalese parents. He has represented France at various youth levels, and was a member of the victorious squad at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. In 2017, Sabaly received his first call-up from Senegal. He made his debut in a 2–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification win over South Africa on 10 November 2017. In May 2018, he was named in Senegal's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Subsequently, Sabaly was called up to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where Senegal finished as runners-up after a 1–0 defeat to Algeria in the final; Sabaly would end up being elected into the team of the tournament. Salaby played in all four of Senegal's matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the nation reached the round of 16 for the first time since its debut in 2002. In December 2023, he was named in Senegal's squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in the Ivory Coast.
- Club
- Paris Saint-Germain FC Youth Academy (2011–2013)
- Club
- Senegal men's national association football team
- Club
- Paris Saint-Germain FC (2013–2013)
- Club
- Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C. (2013–2015)
- Club
- FC Nantes (2015–)
- Club
- France national under-17 association football team (2009–2010)
- Club
- France national under-18 association football team (2010–2011)
- Club
- France national under-19 association football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- France national under-20 association football team (2012–2013)
- National team
- Senegal
Legacy
Paris Saint-Germain U19
Championnat National U19: 2010–11 Betis
Copa del Rey: 2021–22 UEFA Conference League runner-up: 2024–25 Individual
UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament: 2019 UEFA Conference League Team of the Season: 2024–25
Clubs
- FC Nantes2015current
- Senegal men's national association football teamcurrent
- France national under-17 association football team2009–2010
- France national under-18 association football team2010–2011
- France national under-19 association football team2011–2011
- Paris Saint-Germain FC Youth Academy2011–2013
- France national under-20 association football team2012–2013
- Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C.2013–2015
- Paris Saint-Germain FC2013–2013
Played together with
- Aadil AssanaFrance national under-19 association football team · 2011–2011
Aaron AppindangoyéEvian Thonon Gaillard F.C. · 2015- Aaron AppindangoyéEvian Thonon Gaillard F.C. · 2016–2016
- Abdallah YaisienFrance national under-17 association football team · 2010–2011
- Abdallah YaisienFrance national under-18 association football team · 2011–2011
- Abdallah YaisienFrance national under-20 association football team · 2013–2013
Abdelaziz BarradaParis Saint-Germain FC · 2007–2010- Abdelaziz KamaraFrance national under-18 association football team · 2000–2000
- Abdelaziz KamaraFrance national under-19 association football team
- Abdelhakim OmraniFrance national under-19 association football team · 2009–2009
- Abdelhakim OmraniFrance national under-19 association football team · 2010–2010
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-17 association football team · 2006–2007
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Identifiers & aliases
Youssouf Sabaly is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Al-Shamal. Born in France, he represented Senegal at international level.
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