Senegal’s entire 2022 World Cup squad

Senegal made their 3rd World Cup appearance in Qatar in 2022. The African country made its 1st debut in the 2002 World Cup where Senegal beat the current world champions France in the round of 16. Can they repeat their 2002 World Cup performance on Qatari soil? But it’s not easy this time for them because they are in Group A with Netherlands, Ecuador, and host country Qatar.

Senegal's entire 2022 World Cup squad

So please don’t waste any time let’s know about their 2022 World Cup roster.

Coach

Former Paris Saint Germain player and also veteran player Aliou Cissé is the current head coach of Senegal. Cissé is best known for captaining the first Senegal national team to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final in 2002 and the first Senegal manager to win the tournament in 2019 and 2022.

Aliou Cissé
Aliou Cissé

Goalkeeper

Chelsea’s goalkeeper and also Senegal’s living legend Edouard Mendy will be the 1st choice for Aliou Cissé’s side. He delivered a great performance against Egypt in the World Cup Qualifiers.

On the other hand, another experienced goalkeeper, Rennes’ Alfred Gomis, could be on the coach’s shortlist for his excellent performance against Bolivia in September. Another Senegalese star goalkeeper, Seny Dieng, who played well in a friendly against Asia’s no 1 Iran before the World Cup, could also board the plane to Qatar as the third-choice keeper.

As an alternative, Clermont’s Mory Diaw is a reliable name.

Senegal's goalkeepers
Player nameClub name
Edouard Mendy Chelsea
Alfred GomisRennes
Seny DiengQueens Park Rangers
Mory DiawClermont

Defenders

Cisse will be set four-man defense in Qatar World Cup. Senegal’s legendary captain and Chelsea’s veteran center-back Kalidou Koulibaly will lead their defense line and also their nation. Versatile player Amiens’ Formose Mendy can be a reliable choice for Senegal. While other veteran defenders like Bayern Munich’s Bouna Sarr and Real Betis’ talented right-back Youssouf Sabaly have the potential to give their country a promising start.

On the other side, AC Milan’s Fode Ballo-Toure and AS Monako’s great defender Ismail Jakobs can give tough competition to other teams in Qatar.

Senegal's defenders
Player nameClub name
Kalidou Koulibaly (captain)Chelsea
Formose MendyAmiens
Bouna Sarr Bayern Munich
Youssouf Sabaly Real Betis
Fode Ballo-Toure AC Milan
Ismail JakobsAS Monako
Abdoulaye Seck Maccabi Haifa

Midfielders

Cisse has several great options in his midfield. Cisse likes to arrange 4 man midfield in a few years. Everton’s playmaker Idrissa Gueye will be the main key defender for his nation.

While Marseille’s attacking midfielder Papa Gueye and Nottingham Forest’s Cheikhou Kouyate can stop opponent teams in Qatar with their counterattacking speed. On the other side, Tottenham Hotspur’swell skilled midfielder Pape Matar Sarr and Leicester City’s Nampalys Mendy add depth to their nation’s midfield.

Senegal's midfielders
Player nameClub name
Idrissa GueyeEverton
Papa Gueye Marseille
Cheikhou KouyateCheikhou Kouyate
Pape Matar SarrTottenham Hotspur
Nampalys MendyLeicester City
Pathe CissRayo Vallecano
Krepin DiattaAS Monaco

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Forwards

When you have a talented forward like Sadio Mane in your team, you don’t need to worry too much about your team’s forward line. The 30-year-old is a seasoned goal machine and Senegalese star who is a savior whenever his team is in trouble or in need of a goal. on the other hand, Watford’s Ismaila Sarr is another speedy forward who can tear apart any solid defense with his pace in Qatar.

Salernitana’s Boulaye Dia is another talented forward who can help his team win the World Cup for the first time. There are other bright names like Marseille’s Bamba Dieng, Villarreal’s Nicolas Jackson, and Strasbourg’s Habib Diallo, who add depth to the Senegalese attack.

Senegal's forwards
Player nameClub name
Sadio ManeBayern Munich
Ismaila SarrWatford
Boulaye DiaSalernitana
Bamba DiengMarseille
Nicolas JacksonVillarreal
Habib DialloStrasbourg

Conclusion

Senegal made their 3rd World Cup appearance in Qatar in 2022. They added several young future stars to their 2022 World Cup squad. Can they repeat their 2002 World Cup performance on Qatari soil?

FAQ

Who is the all-time leading goalscorer from Senegal?

Sadio Mané is the all-time leading goalscorer from Senegal with 34 international goals.

What is the main symbol of the Senegalese national football team?

The Lion (Lions of Teranga) is the main symbol of the Senegalese national football team.

What is Senegal’s best performance in FIFA World Cup history?

The African country made its 1st debut in the 2002 World Cup where Senegal beat the current world champions France in the round of 16. It is Senegal’s best performance in FIFA World Cup history.

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