Moustapha Name


Moustapha Name is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for UAE [First Division League] club Dubai United.

Club career

AS Douanes

Moustapha Name started his career at AS Douanes in his native Senegal in 2016. During the 2017–18 season, he scored ten goals in the Senegal Premier League.

Pau

In 2018, Name joined Pau and adapted quickly to French football in the Béarnese capital. In his second season, he occasionally captained the team.
In the 2019–20 Coupe de France, Pau reached the round of 16 and lost to a Paris Saint-Germain side that went on to win the entire competition. The 2019–20 season was very successful for both Name and Pau; Pau achieved promoted to Ligue 2, and Name's displays against Ligue 1 heavyweights Bordeaux and PSG in the Coupe de France helped him make a name for himself.

Paris FC

On 27 June 2020, Name signed with Paris FC after successful seasons with Pau in the Championnat National. He made his professional debut with Paris FC in a 3–0 Ligue 2 win over Chambly Oise|Chambly] on 22 August 2020.

Pafos

On 31 August 2022, Pafos announced the signing of Name.
On 4 February 2025, Name joined CFR Cluj on loan for the remainder of the season.

United FC

On 24 September 2025, UAE First Division League club United FC announced the signing of Name.

International career

Name debuted with the Senegal national team in a 2–0 2021 [Africa Cup of Nations qualification] win over Guinea Bissau on 11 November 2020.
He was part of 2021 Africa [Cup of Nations squads#Senegal|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.
Name 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.

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Honours

Pafos
CFR Cluj
Senegal
Orders