How many caps did Idrissa Gana Gueye win for Senegal?

Idrissa Gana Gueye won 136 (as of 4 October 2026) caps for Senegal, scoring 7 (as of 4 October 2026) goals.

Which clubs did Idrissa Gana Gueye play for?

Diambars (2007–2008), Lille OSC (2010–2015), Aston Villa (2015–2016), Everton (2016–2019), Paris Saint-Germain (2019–2022), Everton (2022–present).

Where does Idrissa Gana Gueye rank among Senegal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Idrissa Gana Gueye #5 of Senegal's 33 greatest players of all time.

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05 / Senegal · 2011–

Idrissa Gana Gueye

CDM anchorleader

Caps · Senegal

136 (as of 4 October 2026)

Goals · Senegal

7 (as of 4 October 2026)

Life

1989

Clubs

Lille OSC, Everton, Paris Saint-Germain

Editorial rank of 33 for Senegal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Neymar's scuffed shot dropped to him inside eight minutes at the Parc des Princes on 28 September 2021, and he thumped it into the top corner to open a 2-0 win over Manchester City. Career record: 136 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 7 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Senegal; club career at Lille OSC, Everton, Paris Saint-Germain.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q46679

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Career record

2007–2008	Diambars
2010–2015	Lille OSC
2015–2016	Aston Villa
2016–2019	Everton
2019–2022	Paris Saint-Germain
2022–today	Everton
Senegal	136 (as of 4 October 2026) caps, 7 (as of 4 October 2026) goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Senegal checked 4 October 2026
Senegal caps: sources differ; current Wikidata count is dated above. Previous import was unverified.
Goals · Senegal checked 4 October 2026

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Around Gueye in the almanac

One rank above: Édouard Mendy at #4.

One rank below: Jules Bocandé at #6.

Senegal's editorial top five: Sadio Mané · Kalidou Koulibaly · El Hadji Diouf · Édouard Mendy · Idrissa Gana Gueye.

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