Alfred N'Diaye explained

Alfred N'Diaye
Fullname:Alfred John Momar N'Diaye[1]
Birth Date:6 March 1990
Birth Place:Paris, France
Height:1.86 m[2]
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:FC Noah
Clubnumber:81
Youthyears1:1999–2004
Youthclubs1:US Vandœuvre
Youthyears2:2004–2008
Youthclubs2:Nancy
Years1:2008–2011
Clubs1:Nancy
Caps1:61
Goals1:0
Years2:2010–2011
Clubs2:Nancy B
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2011–2013
Clubs3:Bursaspor
Caps3:51
Goals3:4
Years4:2013–2014
Clubs4:Sunderland
Caps4:16
Goals4:0
Years5:2013–2014
Clubs5:Eskişehirspor (loan)
Caps5:16
Goals5:3
Years6:2014
Clubs6:Betis (loan)
Caps6:16
Goals6:0
Years7:2014–2016
Clubs7:Betis
Caps7:62
Goals7:3
Years8:2016–2019
Clubs8:Villarreal
Caps8:9
Goals8:0
Years9:2017
Clubs9:Hull City (loan)
Caps9:15
Goals9:1
Years10:2017–2018
Clubs10:Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan)
Caps10:33
Goals10:3
Years11:2018–2019
Clubs11:Málaga (loan)
Caps11:34
Goals11:5
Years12:2019–2022
Clubs12:Al-Shabab
Caps12:65
Goals12:1
Years13:2022–2023
Clubs13:Málaga
Caps13:22
Goals13:0
Years14:2024–
Clubs14:FC Noah
Caps14:7
Goals14:0
Nationalyears1:2006–2007
Nationalteam1:France U17
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2008–2009
Nationalteam2:France U19
Nationalcaps2:14
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2010
Nationalteam3:France U20
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2010
Nationalteam4:France U21
Nationalcaps4:7
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2013–2019
Nationalteam5:Senegal
Nationalcaps5:28
Nationalgoals5:1
Club-Update:20:51, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:20:06, 11 July 2019 (UTC)

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

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]

Noah

On 1 February 2024, Armenian Premier League club Noah announced the signing of N'Diaye.[34]

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.[35] N'Diaye played for Senegal in two group stage matches during the tournament, against Poland and Japan respectively.[29]

Career statistics

Club

[36]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nancy2008–09Ligue 1240102040310
2009–10Ligue 12301010250
2010–11Ligue 11401010160
Total610304040720
Nancy B2010–11CFA4040
Bursaspor2011–12Süper Lig373400041454
2012–13Süper Lig141320041214
Total514720081668
Sunderland2012–13Premier League1600000160
Eskişehirspor (loan)2013–14Süper Lig1633100194
Betis2013–14La Liga160000040200
2014–15Segunda División2811000291
2015–16La Liga3422000362
Total783300040853
Villarreal2016–17La Liga701051131
2017–18La Liga20000020
Total90100051151
Hull City (loan)2016–17Premier League1510000151
Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan)2017–18Championship3332020373
Málaga (loan)2018–19Segunda División34500345
Al-Shabab2019–20Saudi Pro League2200040260
2020–21Saudi Pro League26110271
Total481100040531
Career total398212036025344327

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Senegal201310
201470
201520
201600
201730
2018100
201940
Total270

Honours

Wolverhampton Wanderers

2017–18[37]

Notes and References

  1. News: Squads for 2016/17 Premier League confirmed . Premier League . 2 February 2017 . 13 February 2017 .
  2. Web site: 2018 FIFA World Cup: List of players. FIFA. 26. 15 July 2018. 15 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180619164139/https://tournament.fifadata.com/documents/FWC/2018/pdf/FWC_2018_SQUADLISTS.PDF. 19 June 2018. dead.
  3. News: 14 August 2017 . Wolves sign Alfred N'Diaye on loan . Express & Star . 25 July 2018.
  4. News: 7 September 2017 . Who is Alfred N'Diaye? A lowdown on the Wolves loan signing . Birmingham Mail . 25 July 2018.
  5. Web site: Lens v. Nancy Match Report.
  6. Web site: Nancy v. Lille Match Report. 11 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20081230190756/http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuilleMatch.asp?saison=2008%2F2009&code_evt=D1&num_ordre=7&code_jr_tr=J01. 30 December 2008. dead.
  7. Web site: Nancy v. PSG Match Report. 11 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20081008061844/http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuilleMatch.asp?saison=2008%2F2009&code_evt=D1&num_ordre=6&code_jr_tr=J08. 8 October 2008. dead.
  8. Web site: Marseille v. Nancy Match Report. 11 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20090414174610/http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuilleMatch.asp?saison=2008%2F2009&code_evt=D1&num_ordre=5&code_jr_tr=J19. 14 April 2009. dead.
  9. Web site: ASNL – Site officiel de l'AS Nancy Lorraine. www.asnl.net. 4 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20180619040236/http://www.asnl.net/102/asnl_24_24/actualites/fiche/2110. 19 June 2018. dead.
  10. Web site: N'Diaye Antrenmanda. 4 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110703224657/http://www.bursaspor.org.tr/defaultyeni.asp. 3 July 2011. dead.
  11. Web site: FOOTBALLpress.net news: TURKEY/ OFFICIAL, Bursaspor snap up N'Diaye. 23 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120323224323/http://www.footballpress.net/?action=read&idsel=88332. 25 September 2020. usurped. 23 March 2012.
  12. News: Alfred N'Diaye completes move to Sunderland. https://web.archive.org/web/20140827062135/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/alfred-ndiaye-completes-move-to-sunderland-8444190.html . 27 August 2014 . limited . live. 23 December 2015. The Independent. 9 January 2013.
  13. News: Edwards. Luke. Sunderland sign French midfielder Alfred N'Diaye from Turkish club Bursaspor. 23 December 2015. The Telegraph. 9 January 2013.
  14. News: Taylor. Louise. Sunderland cruise makes it grim day for West Ham and Sam Allardyce. 23 December 2015. The Guardian. 12 January 2013.
  15. News: Rae. Richard. Wigan Athletic undone by Alfred N'Diaye as Sunderland steal key win. 23 December 2015. The Guardian. 10 January 2013.
  16. News: Sunderland's Alfred N'Diaye joins Eskisehirspor on loan. 23 December 2015. BBC Sport. 26 July 2013.
  17. News: Murillo. Óscar. El Betis espera hoy la llegada de Alfred N´Diaye. Betis now awaiting the arrival of Alfred N'Diaye. 23 December 2015. Estadio Deportivo. es.
  18. News: Transfer Window: Real Betis sign Alfred N'Diaye from Sunderland. 23 December 2015. BBC Sport. 30 January 2014.
  19. Web site: N'Diaye ya es bético: "Quiero ayudar a que el Real Betis se mantenga en el sitio que le corresponde". N'Diaye is already bético: "I want to help Real Betis to retain their correspondent place". Real Betis. 30 January 2014. es. 30 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20151223140632/http://www.realbetisbalompie.es/es/noticias/actualidad/1814/ndiaye-ya-es-betico-quiero-ayudar-que-el-real-beti. 23 December 2015. dead.
  20. Web site: Rogerson. Matthew. Official: N'Diaye joins Real Betis from Sunderland. Goal. 23 December 2015. 22 August 2014.
  21. Web site: N'Diaye regresa al Real Betis y firma por cinco temporadas. N'Diaye returns to Real Betis and signs for five seasons. Betis' official website. es. 22 August 2014. 22 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20151223141458/http://realbetisbalompie.es/es/noticias/actualidad/2997/ndiaye-regresa-al-real-betis-y-firma-por-cinco-tem. 23 December 2015. dead.
  22. Web site: ¡Bienvenido, N'Diaye!. Welcome, N'Diaye!. Villarreal CF. es. 8 July 2016. 8 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612184545/https://www.villarrealcf.es/noticias/indice-general/noticias-generales/item/14257-bienvenido-n-diaye. 12 June 2018. dead.
  23. News: Tigers Bring In Alfred N'Diaye On Loan. 31 January 2017. Hull City A.F.C.. 31 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170201012614/http://www.hullcitytigers.com/news/article/2016-17/tigers-bring-in-alfred-ndiaye-on-loan-3548836.aspx. 1 February 2017. dead.
  24. News: Hull City 2–0 Liverpool. 4 February 2017. BBC Sport. 4 February 2017.
  25. News: Marco Silva: Hull City manager resigns after the club's relegation. BBC Sport. 25 May 2017. 25 May 2017.
  26. News: Alfred N'Diaye: Wolves sign Villarreal midfielder on loan. BBC Sport. 31 August 2017. 31 August 2017.
  27. News: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–0 Millwall. BBC Sport. 9 September 2017.
  28. News: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–1 Barnsley. BBC Sport. 23 September 2017.
  29. Web site: Alfred N'Diaye | Football Stats | Villarreal | Season 2017/2018 . Soccer Base. 25 September 2020.
  30. News: Wolves: Championship leaders promoted to Premier League after Fulham draw with Brentford. BBC Sport. 14 April 2018. 16 April 2018.
  31. Web site: N'Diaye, potencia y fuerza para la medular. N'Diaye, power and strength for the midfield. Málaga CF. es. 10 August 2018. 12 August 2018.
  32. Web site: El Málaga se 'libera' de N'Diaye. Málaga set 'free' of N'Diaye. Marca. es. 30 August 2019. 31 August 2019.
  33. Web site: الشباب يودع ألفريد ندياي . 25 August 2022.
  34. Web site: Midfielder Alfred Ndiaye joins Noah . facebook.com/noah.footballclub . FC Noah Facebook . 4 February 2024 . 1 February 2024.
  35. Web site: Revealed: Every World Cup 2018 squad – 23-man & preliminary lists & when will they be announced?. Goal. 18 May 2018.
  36. Web site: A. N'Diaye. Soccerway. 1 February 2017.
  37. Book: John . Anderson . Football Yearbook 2018–2019 . 2018 . Headline Publishing Group . London . 978-1-4722-6106-9 . 386–387.