Sylvain N'Diaye facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sylvain Patrick Jean N'Diaye | ||
| Date of birth | 25 June 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1998 | Bordeaux | 1 | (0) |
| 1997–1998 | → FC Martigues (loan) | 34 | (1) |
| 1998–2000 | Gent | 11 | (0) |
| 1999 | → Monaco (loan) | 11 | (2) |
| 1999–2000 | → Toulouse (loan) | 37 | (2) |
| 2000–2003 | Lille | 88 | (3) |
| 2003–2005 | Marseille | 42 | (1) |
| 2005–2008 | Levante | 44 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | → Tenerife (loan) | 29 | (1) |
| 2008–2010 | Reims | 34 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Cannes | 28 | (0) |
| Total | 359 | (12) | |
| International career | |||
| 2001–2004 | Senegal | 24 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sylvain Patrick Jean N'Diaye (born on June 25, 1976) is a former professional football player. He played as a defensive midfielder, which means he helped protect his team's goal. Sylvain was born in France. He also played 24 games for the Senegal national team.
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Sylvain's Club Career Highlights
Sylvain N'Diaye started his football journey in Paris, France, where he was born. He played for many different clubs during his career.
Playing for French Teams
Sylvain began his professional career with Bordeaux. He was often loaned out to other teams to gain more experience. These teams included Martigues and Toulouse.
Later, he played for Lille and Marseille. While playing for Marseille, he even started in a big game called the 2004 UEFA Cup Final. This shows he was an important player for the team.
In July 2008, Sylvain returned to France. He signed with Ligue 2 team Reims. After that, he joined Cannes on July 12, 2010.
Playing Abroad: Belgium and Spain
Besides France, Sylvain also played football in other countries. He played for Belgian First Division team Gent in Belgium.
He also spent time in Spain with Levante. He helped Levante get promoted to the top football league in Spain in 2006. This was a big achievement for the team. Later, he also played for Tenerife in Spain.
Sylvain's International Career
Sylvain N'Diaye also represented his country, Senegal, in international matches. He played 24 games for the Senegal. In football, playing a "cap" means you have played a game for your national team.
He was part of the Senegal team that went to the 2002 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. Senegal did very well that year, reaching the quarter-finals! Even though Sylvain was on the team, he did not play any minutes in the matches during that World Cup. He also played in the 2002 African Cup of Nations and the 2004 African Cup of Nations.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvain N'Diaye para niños
