Boulaye Dia is a professional footballer who represents both Senegal and France.
Dia scored a hat-trick for Reims in a 4–0 victory against Montpellier, marking the first hat-trick for the club in Ligue 1 since 1978.
Dia was part of the Senegal national team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, the first title in the nation's history.
Биография
Early Life and Background
Boulaye Dia is a professional footballer born in France, holding both French and Senegalese nationalities. His journey in football began at a young age, and he quickly made a name for himself in the lower leagues of French football.
Career Progression
Dia's professional career took off when he signed with Jura Sud Foot in 2017, where he had an impressive season, scoring 15 goals in 21 games. This performance earned him a contract with Stade de Reims in July 2018. He made his professional debut on October 20, 2018, and notably scored a hat-trick against Montpellier on October 25, 2020, becoming the first Reims player to achieve this feat in Ligue 1 since 1978.
In July 2021, Dia transferred to Villarreal CF, where he debuted in the UEFA Super Cup against Chelsea, receiving acclaim for his performance. He later joined U.S. Salernitana on loan in August 2022, before moving to SS Lazio in August 2024. As of September 2026, he is on loan at Stade Rennais F.C. from Lazio.
International Career and Achievements
Dia made his international debut for the Senegal national team on October 1, 2020. He played a crucial role in Senegal's historic victory at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, where they won the tournament for the first time. His contributions were recognized when he was appointed a Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion by Senegal's President. Dia also represented Senegal in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring in a match against Qatar. Despite being named in the squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, he had to withdraw due to injury.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Reims
Dia signed a professional contract with Reims on 16 July 2018 after a successful debut season with Jara Sud, where he scored 15 goals in 21 games. He made his professional debut with Reims in a 1–1 Ligue 1 tie with Angers on 20 October 2018. On 25 October 2020, Dia scored a hat-trick in a 4–0 win against Montpellier, thereby becoming the first Reims player to score one in the top flight since Santiago Santamaría in 1978. The win was the club's first in the league in the 2020–21 season.
Villarreal
On 13 July 2021, Villarreal announced the signing of Dia on a five-year deal from Reims. On his first official debut for Villarreal, which was against Chelsea in the 2021 UEFA Super Cup, he received lots of praise for his fine display.
Loan to Salernitana
On 18 August 2022, Dia went to Serie A club Salernitana on loan for one year, with a buyout clause.
Lazio
On 16 August 2024, Dia joined Lazio on a two-season loan, with a conditional obligation to buy.
Loan to Rennes
On 1 September 2026, Dia made a return to France, joining Rennes on loan from Lazio for the 2026–27 season with an option and conditional obligation to buy.
Club
As of match played 6 September 2026
International
As of match played 4 October 2026
Scores and results list Senegal's goal tally first. Score column indicates score after each Dia goal.
Born in France, Dia holds French and Senegalese nationalities. He was called up to represent the Senegal national team on 1 October 2020. He first played for Senegal in a friendly 3–1 loss to Morocco on 9 October 2020 and scored his first goal in a 3–1 win over Congo on 7 September 2021. He was part of Senegal's squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations; the Lions of Teranga went on to win the tournament for the first time in their history. Dia was appointed a Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion by President of Senegal Macky Sall following the nation's victory at the tournament. Dia started all four of Senegal's matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring the opening goal of a 3–1 win over hosts Qatar, 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. However, an injury forced him to forfeit and he was replaced in the Senegalese group by Bamba Dieng.
- Club
- Stade de Reims (2018–2021)
- Club
- Jura Sud Foot (2017–2018)
- Club
- Senegal men's national association football team (2020–)
- Club
- Villarreal CF (2021–2023)
- Club
- U.S. Salernitana 1919 (2022–2023)
- Club
- U.S. Salernitana 1919 (2023–2026)
- Club
- SS Lazio (2024–2026)
- Club
- SS Lazio (2026–)
- Club
- Stade Rennais F.C. (2026–)
- National team
- Senegal
Наследие
Senegal
Africa Cup of Nations: 2021 Individual
Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion: 2022 Serie A Player of the Month: May 2023
Клубы
- Senegal men's national association football team2020сейчас
- SS Lazio2026сейчас
- Stade Rennais F.C.2026сейчас
- Jura Sud Foot2017–2018
- Stade de Reims2018–2021
- Villarreal CF2021–2023
- U.S. Salernitana 19192022–2023
- U.S. Salernitana 19192023–2026
- SS Lazio2024–2026
Играл вместе с
- Aarón EscandellVillarreal CF · 2003–2008
Abdelhamid El KaoutariStade de Reims · 2016–2016- Abdelhamid El KaoutariStade de Reims · 2016–2016
Abderrazzak JadidU.S. Salernitana 1919 · 2009–2010
Abdeslam OuaddouStade Rennais F.C. · 2003–2006
Abdou Kader ManganeStade Rennais F.C. · 2008–2012
Abdoul CamaraStade Rennais F.C. · 2008–2011
Abdoulay KonkoSS Lazio · 2011
Abdoulaye DialloStade de Reims- Abdoulaye DialloStade Rennais F.C. · 2009–2014
Abdoulaye DoucouréStade Rennais F.C. · 2012–2016
Abdoulaye SanéStade Rennais F.C. · 2011–2013
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Boulaye Dia is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Rennes, on loan from Serie A club Lazio. Born in France, he plays for the Senegal national team.
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