Youssouf Sabaly


Youssouf Sabaly is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail. Born in France, he represents Senegal at international level.

Club career

Sabaly made his Ligue 1 debut with Evian in the opening game of the 2013–14 season against Sochaux-Montbéliard, playing the full game, which ended in a 1–1 draw.
In August 2016, he agreed to a contract extension until 2020, before joining Bordeaux on a season-long loan.
On 7 June 2021, Sabaly signed for La Liga club Real Betis on a free transfer, effective from 1 July.

International career

Sabaly was born in France to Senegalese parents. He has represented France at various youth levels, and was a member of the victorious squad at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
In 2017, Sabaly received his first call-up from Senegal. He made his debut in a 2–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification win over South Africa on 10 November 2017.
In May 2018, he was named in Senegal's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Subsequently, Sabaly was called up to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where Senegal finished as runners-up after a 1–0 defeat to Algeria in the final; Sabaly would end up being elected into the team of the tournament.
Salaby played in all four of Senegal's matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the nation reached the round of 16 for the first time since its debut in 2002.
In December 2023, he was named in Senegal's squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in the Ivory Coast.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
124 March 2023Diamniadio Olympic Stadium, Dakar, Senegal1–05–12023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain U19
Betis
Individual