The second-highest African goal scorer in the 2023-24 season, only behind Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
He is particularly effective at carrying the ball into dangerous areas
He won the Belgian Pro League in his debut season of 2013-14.
He made his debut for the senior national team at the age of 15
He is known for his physical presence, athleticism, strength, directness
Spider-Man tackling skills
African Player of the Year 2025
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 - Top Scorer
Salah is the all-time top African goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League.
How Senegal produces football talents
AFRICAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2016
2015 Champions: TP Mazembe
Holders TP Mazembe out of this year's competition.
Clubs qualified for the group phase:
• Zesco Utd
• Zamalek
• Entente Setif
• AS Vita Club
• Wydad
• Enyimba
• Al Ahly
• ASEC Mimosas
The draw for the group stage will be held on 24 May in Cairo, Egypt.
Algeria
Congo DR
Côte d'Ivoire
Egypt
Morocco
Nigeria
Zambia