Omar Daf


Omar Daf is a Senegalese football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of club Amiens. A football team|Senegal international] with French nationality, Daf represented his country at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He played as a full-back, but could also play at centre-back.

Club career

Born in Dakar, Daf began playing football with US Gorée. At age 17, a Belgian football scout, Karel Brokken, recruited him to Belgian Second Division side K.V.C. Westerlo, where he began his professional career. A year later, Daf joined French Championnat National 2 side Thonon-Chablais, before embarking on a 12-year spell with Sochaux in 1997.

Managerial career

In November 2018, Daf became manager of Sochaux. In January 2019, he extended his contract until 2021.
In June 2023, Daf was appointed as the manager of Ligue 2 club Amiens.

Honours

Senegal