1981 – Present
French left-back who captained Manchester United and won five Premier League titles with the club. He earned 81 caps for the French national team and served as captain from 2010 to 2016.
1933 – 1986
Senegalese historian and anthropologist who argued for the African origins of ancient Egyptian civilization and founded the University of Dakar's radiocarbon laboratory.
1906 – 2001
Senegal's first president (1960-1980) and acclaimed poet who co-founded the Négritude literary movement celebrating African culture and identity.
1923 – 2007
Pioneering filmmaker known as the "father of African cinema" who directed acclaimed films like "Black Girl" and "Xala" depicting post-colonial African life.
1929 – 1981
Pioneering feminist novelist whose work "So Long a Letter" won the first Naguib Mahfouz Medal and addressed women's rights in post-colonial Africa.
1930 – 2006
Senegalese politician
1962 – Present
Senegalese politician who served as Prime Minister of Senegal from 2013 to 2014, becoming the second woman to hold this position in the country's history.
1959 – Present
World-renowned mbalax singer who popularized Senegalese music globally and served as Senegal's Minister of Culture and Tourism.
1961 – Present
Served as Senegal's fourth president from 2012 to 2024, implementing economic reforms and infrastructure development programs during his tenure.
1978 – 2020
Defensive midfielder who scored the winning goal against France in the 2002 World Cup, one of the biggest upsets in tournament history.
1976 – Present
Senegalese football manager who captained Senegal to the 2002 World Cup quarterfinals as a player and later coached the national team to victory in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
1926 – Present
Senegal's third president (2000-2012) who ended 40 years of Socialist Party rule and founded the Senegalese Democratic Party.
1935 – Present
Senegal's second president (1981-2000) who later served as Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie.
1980 – Present
Became Senegal's fifth president in 2024 at age 44, making him the youngest elected president in the country's history.
1985 – Present
Striker known for his prolific goal-scoring record, particularly during his time at Newcastle United where he scored 44 goals in 91 appearances.
1998 – Present
Right-back who became the youngest player to represent Senegal in a World Cup when he played in the 2018 tournament in Russia.
1989 – Present
Senegalese striker who played in the Premier League for West Ham United and represented Senegal at the 2018 World Cup.
1981 – Present
Attacking midfielder who was named African Footballer of the Year twice and played in three World Cups for Senegal.
1987 – Present
Forward who played for Manchester United and Stoke City, representing Senegal in World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
1998 – Present
Pacy winger who plays for Crystal Palace and was instrumental in Senegal's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations victory.
1992 – Present
Senegalese winger who won the Premier League with Liverpool and Manchester City, and led Senegal to their first Africa Cup of Nations title in 2021.
1989 – Present
Versatile midfielder who has earned over 90 caps for Senegal and played in the Premier League for West Ham United and Crystal Palace.
1989 – Present
Defensive midfielder who has played over 90 matches for Senegal's national team and competed in multiple Premier League seasons.
2001 – Present
Senegalese forward who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League and has been capped for the Senegal national team.
2000 – Present
Senegalese-Italian social media personality (born 2000)
