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 footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder, a position that helps protect the team's defense. Sylvain was born in France and played 24 games for the Senegal national team.
Playing for Clubs
Sylvain N'Diaye was born in Paris, France. He started his football journey with the club Bordeaux. During his time there, he was loaned out to several other teams.
Being "loaned" means a player temporarily plays for another team. This helps them get more playing time. Sylvain played for clubs like Martigues and Gent in Belgium.
He also played for French teams such as Toulouse and Lille. A big moment in his career was playing for Marseille.
Key Club Moments
While playing for Marseille, Sylvain started in the 2004 UEFA Cup Final. This is a very important match in European football.
Later, he moved to Spain and played for Levante. He helped his team get promoted to the top league in 2006. This means they moved up to a higher division because they played very well.
He also played for Tenerife in Spain. In July 2008, Sylvain returned to France. He joined Ligue 2 team Reims. His last club was Cannes, where he signed in July 2010.
Playing for His Country
Sylvain N'Diaye also played for his country, Senegal. He played 24 international matches for the Senegal.
He was part of the Senegal squad for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. Senegal did very well in that World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals. Even though Sylvain was on the team, he did not play in any of the matches.
More Information
- Sylvain N'Diaye at Soccerway
- Olympique Marseille profile
See also
In Spanish: Sylvain N'Diaye para niños
