1985 – Present
French striker who has played for clubs including Lyon, Swansea City, and Galatasaray, scoring over 100 goals in Ligue 1. He has earned multiple caps for the French national team.
1996 – Present
German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or forward. He has competed in various German leagues during his career.
1990 – Present
French footballer (born 1990)
1987 – Present
French left-back who has played for clubs including Liverpool, Valencia, and Olympiacos throughout his career in European football.
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.
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.
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.
1926 – Present
Senegal's third president (2000-2012) who ended 40 years of Socialist Party rule and founded the Senegalese Democratic Party.
1980 – Present
Became Senegal's fifth president in 2024 at age 44, making him the youngest elected president in the country's history.
1981 – Present
Attacking midfielder who was named African Footballer of the Year twice and played in three World Cups for Senegal.
1995 – Present
Versatile forward who chose to represent Senegal internationally after playing for Spain's youth teams, competing in multiple African tournaments.
1987 – Present
Forward who played for Manchester United and Stoke City, representing Senegal in World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
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.
1993 – Present
Senegalese left-back who plays for Real Betis in La Liga and has earned over 30 caps for the Senegal national team.
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.
1986 – Present
Senegalese striker who scored over 100 career goals playing for clubs including Lille, Fenerbahçe, and Al-Ahli, and represented Senegal in two World Cups.
1999 – Present
Senegalese midfielder who plays for Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1 and represents the Senegal national team.
1996 – Present
Senegalese defender who plays as a centre-back for RB Leipzig and is a regular starter for the Senegal national team.
1994 – Present
Forward who represented both France youth teams and Senegal's senior national team, playing for clubs including AC Milan and Rennes.
1998 – Present
Pacy winger who plays for Crystal Palace and was instrumental in Senegal's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations victory.
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.
