Birama Ndoye (born 27 March 1994) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a centre back or defensive midfield for Saudi First Division League side Al-Arabi.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Birama Ndoye | ||
Date of birth | (1994-03-27) 27 March 1994 (age 28) | ||
Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre back/Defensive midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Al-Arabi | ||
Number | 34 | ||
Youth career | |||
2012–2013 | Sion | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2022 | Sion | 211 | (9) |
2022– | Al-Arabi | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:18, 5 December 2021 (UTC) |
He grew up in Dakar with the dream of being a professional footballer. His father wanted him to make studies, but joined the junior club of "L'étoile sportive de Dakar", and his good performances made him climb to the professional team.[1]
To continue his progression, Ndoye left his continent and family, and went in Europe. He made a few tests in Italian (Parma & Empoli) but they could not find a deal. FC Sion give him his chance and he joined the M21 team. The number 34 made about 20 games in Promotion League and scored two goals. He made his Swiss Super League debut at 25 May 2013 against FC Thun. He played the full game.[2]
On 7 July 2022, Ndoye joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Arabi.[3]
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