Alfred N'Diaye

Alfred John Momar N'Diaye (born 6 March 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder, who can also play as a centre back.[3][4] Born in France, he played for the Senegal national team.

Alfred N'Diaye
N'Diaye training with Betis in 2015
Personal information
Full name Alfred John Momar N'Diaye[1]
Date of birth (1990-03-06) 6 March 1990
Place of birth Paris, France
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Youth career
1999–2004 US Vandœuvre
2004–2008 Nancy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Nancy 61 (0)
2010–2011 Nancy B 4 (0)
2011–2013 Bursaspor 51 (4)
2013–2014 Sunderland 16 (0)
2013–2014 → Eskişehirspor (loan) 16 (3)
2014 → Betis (loan) 16 (0)
2014–2016 Betis 62 (3)
2016–2019 Villarreal 9 (0)
2017 → Hull City (loan) 15 (1)
2017–2018 → Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) 33 (3)
2018–2019 → Málaga (loan) 34 (5)
2019–2022 Al-Shabab 65 (1)
2022–2023 Málaga 22 (0)
International career‡
2006–2007 France U17 8 (0)
2008–2009 France U19 14 (1)
2010 France U20 2 (0)
2010 France U21 7 (0)
2013–2018 Senegal 27 (0)
Medal record
Africa Cup of Nations
Runner-up2019 Egypt
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 May 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:06, 11 July 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Born in Paris, France, N'Diaye began his career with US Vandœuvre in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy. At the age of 14, he moved across the arrondissement to join the biggest club in the region, AS Nancy. Upon arrival, Alfred endured early struggles, but quickly gained noticed following his second season at the academy. In 2006, he signed his first professional contract.

Nancy

N'Diaye made his debut in the squad during the 2007–08 season in the Coupe de la Ligue, at the age of 17, coming on as a halftime substitute for Frédéric Biancalani in a 3–0 loss to Lens.[5] That was his only appearance that season as he would be relegated back to the reserves helping a young Nancy reserve squad barely avoid relegation.

Following the season, N'Diaye earned promotion to the senior squad for the 2008–09 season. He was assigned the number 29 shirt and made his league debut in the opening match of the season against Lille appearing as a substitute in a 0–0 draw.[6] Two months later, he earned his first league start in a 1–1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.[7] His positive play earned him regular starts in the squad, including playing the full 90 minutes in the club's 3–0 upset victory over Olympique de Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome[8] and playing, on two occasions, 120 minutes of football in cup play against Grenoble in the Coupe de la Ligue and SO Romorantin in the Coupe de France. In total, he made 27 appearances and collected 7 yellow cards.

Bursaspor

On 1 July 2011, Nancy confirmed on its website that the club had reached an agreement with Turkish club Bursaspor for the transfer of N'Diaye.[9] The deal was finalised on 3 July for a reported fee of €2 million.[10][11]

Sunderland

On 9 January 2013, it was announced that Sunderland had completed the signing of N'Diaye for an undisclosed fee.[12] He was given the number 4 shirt.[13] On 12 January 2013, N'Diaye made his Sunderland debut at the Stadium of Light in a match which they won 3–0 against West Ham United. He came on as a substitute for Adam Johnson and almost scored with his first touch in English Football as his shot went just wide.[14] His full debut for Sunderland came against Wigan away, in which he produced a "wonderful" assist for Steven Fletcher to score and put them in front.[15]

Eskişehirspor (loan)

On 28 July 2013 it was announced N'Diaye would join Turkish club Eskişehirspor on a season-long loan.[16] On 28 January 2014, Eskişehirspor announced that N'Diaye's loan had been terminated by the club.[17]

Betis

On 30 January 2014, N'Diaye joined Spanish side Real Betis on loan for the remainder of the 2013–14 campaign.[18][19] He appeared in 16 matches, as the Andalusians were relegated.

On 22 August 2014, free agent N'Diaye signed a five-year deal with the Béticos.[20][21]

Villarreal

On 8 July 2016, N'Diaye signed a five-year contract with Villarreal CF also in the main category.[22]

Hull City (loan)

On 31 January 2017, N'Diaye moved on loan to Hull City for the remainder of the 2016–17 Premier League season.[23] N'Diaye made his debut and scored the first goal in a home 2–0 victory over Liverpool.[24] Despite impressing during his 15 games at the club, N'Diaye was unable to keep Hull in the Premier League.[25]

Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan)

On 31 August 2017, the transfer deadline day of the 2017/18 summer transfer window, N'Diaye completed a last-gasp loan deal (with the option of a permanent move) to English Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers.[26] He made his debut for the club on 9 September 2017, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 win against Millwall.[27] He scored his first goal for the club on 23 September 2017 in a 2–1 win against Barnsley after coming on as a substitute.[28]

He played 36 games for Wolverhampton Wanderers in all competitions,[29] as he helped the club win the EFL Championship title and gain promotion to the Premier League.[30]

Málaga (loan)

On 10 August 2018, N'Diaye moved on loan to Málaga for the 2018–19 Segunda División season.[31]

Al-Shabab

On 30 August 2019, N'Diaye moved to Saudi club Al-Shabab FC on a three-year contract.[32]

On 24 August 2022, N'Diaye was released from his contract.[33]

International career

Having played through the France national youth football teams, he decided to play for Senegal national team and played his first senior international match in 2013.

In May 2018 he was named in Senegal's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[34] N'Diaye played for Senegal in two group stage matches during the tournament, against Poland and Japan respectively.[29]

Career statistics

Club
As of 30 May 2021[35]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nancy 2008–09 Ligue 1 240102040310
2009–10 Ligue 1 2301010—250
2010–11 Ligue 1 1401010—160
Total 610304040720
Nancy B 2010–11 CFA 40—40
Bursaspor 2011–12 Süper Lig 373400041454
2012–13 Süper Lig 141320041214
Total 514720081668
Sunderland 2012–13 Premier League 1600000—160
Eskişehirspor (loan) 2013–14 Süper Lig 1633100—194
Betis 2013–14 La Liga 160000040200
2014–15 Segunda División 2811000—291
2015–16 La Liga 3422000—362
Total 783300040853
Villarreal 2016–17 La Liga 7010—51131
2017–18 La Liga 2000—0020
Total 90100051151
Hull City (loan) 2016–17 Premier League 1510000—151
Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) 2017–18 Championship 3332020—373
Málaga (loan) 2018–19 Segunda División 34500–—345
Al-Shabab 2019–20 Saudi Pro League 22000–4[lower-alpha 1]0260
2020–21 Saudi Pro League 26110––271
Total 481100040531
Career total 398212036025344327
  1. Appearances in AFC Champions League

International
As of 11 July 2019[36]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Senegal 201310
201470
201520
201600
201730
2018100
201840
Total270

Honours

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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