Papakouli Diop
Senegalese footballer (born 1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Papa Bouba Diop.
Papakouli "Pape" Diop (born 19 March 1986) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Papakouli Diop[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1986-03-19) 19 March 1986 (age 38)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Kaolack, Senegal | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2006 | Rennes | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006 | Rennes | 1 | (0) |
2006–2008 | Tours | 36 | (3) |
2008–2009 | Gimnàstic | 43 | (4) |
2009–2012 | Racing Santander | 76 | (2) |
2012–2015 | Levante | 85 | (4) |
2015–2017 | Espanyol | 53 | (3) |
2018–2021 | Eibar | 106 | (3) |
2021–2023 | Ibiza | 51 | (2) |
International career | |||
2010–2017 | Senegal | 20 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:35, 22 October 2023 (UTC) |
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After starting out at Rennes in France, he went on to spend most of his career in Spain. Over 12 seasons, he amassed La Liga totals of 320 matches and 12 goals, with Racing de Santander, Levante, Espanyol and Eibar.[2]
Diop represented Senegal in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.