Idrissa Gana Gueye
Idrissa “Gana” Gueye is a Senegal international and Diriyah Club midfielder, known for winning the ball back and supporting families through For Hope Association.
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Everton
Everton
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For Hope / GFAOPOverview
- Full name
- Idrissa Gana Gueye
- Born
- 26 September 1989 · Dakar, Senegal
- Role
- Defensive midfielder
- Roots
- Diambars academy in Senegal
- Breakthrough
- Lille’s 2010/11 league and cup double
- Now
- Diriyah Club and Senegal
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Dakar, Gana developed at Senegal’s Diambars academy before joining Lille. In a club interview, he recalled staying with a host family in Arras while preparing for life in France. They supported Lens, which gave them plenty to tease him about once he became a Lille player.
Finding his place.
His breakthrough came during Lille’s 2010/11 season, when the club won Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. He later moved to Aston Villa and then Everton, building his career as a defensive midfielder. Paris Saint-Germain signed him in 2019; he won two league titles and reached the 2020 Champions League final with the club.
Moments fans remember.
He scored his first Champions League goal in PSG’s 2-0 win over Manchester City in September 2021. After returning to Everton in 2022, he won both the supporters’ and players’ main end-of-season awards in 2025. He has also become Senegal’s record appearance-maker and was part of their first AFCON-winning side, at the 2021 tournament played in 2022.
A new chapter.
He left Everton in July 2026 and joined Diriyah in August, taking on the captaincy during their first Saudi top-flight season. Away from matches, he is a co-founder and ambassador of For Hope Association. The charity helped create Dakar’s Maison des Parents so families can stay near children undergoing cancer treatment.
The 2026 final, in context.
His pass set up Pape Gueye’s goal as Senegal finished January’s AFCON final 1-0 ahead of Morocco. On 17 March, CAF’s Appeal Board instead recorded a 3-0 forfeit defeat for Senegal. Senegal’s CAS appeal remained pending on 9 November 2026, with a verdict expected at the end of the month.
Creditschronological, newest first
Club football
- 2026–Diriyah ClubMidfielder and captain
- 2022–2026Everton, second spellMidfielder
- 2019–2022Paris Saint-GermainMidfielder; two Ligue 1 titles
- 2016–2019Everton, first spellMidfielder
- 2015–2016Aston VillaMidfielder
- 2010–2015Lille first teamMidfielder; 2011 league and cup double
International football
- 2011–Senegal national teamMidfielder and record appearance-maker
Community projects
- 2025Maison des Parents, DakarCo-founder of For Hope, which funded and built the house
Awards
- AFCON Morocco 2025 team of the tournamentSelected in midfield by CAF’s Technical Study Group, announced 21 January 2026.
- Everton Men’s Player of the Season2024/25 · Supporters’ award.
- Everton Players’ Player of the Season2024/25 · Chosen by his teammates.
- Africa Cup of Nations winner2021 edition, played in 2022 · Part of Senegal’s first title-winning team.
- Ligue 1 and Coupe de France double2010/11 · Won both competitions with Lille.
Quotes
But leadership isn't just about saying the right words, it's a behaviour you must show both on and off the pitch.Idrissa Gana Gueye, Saudi Pro League
Speaking in September 2026 about bringing his experience to newly promoted Diriyah Club.
Trivia
- His host family in Arras supported Lens, even after he signed for their rivals Lille.
- He told that host family he would score in the December 2014 derby against Lens, and then did.
- His first Champions League goal came in the same match as Lionel Messi’s first goal for PSG: the 2-0 win over Manchester City on 28 September 2021.
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