From Habib Beye to Oumar Sène, Mamadou Teuw has written the history of the Senegal national team with some of the most brilliant footballers ever. Within these emblematic figures, Habib Beye and Oumar Sène find their place and leave prints in this footballing journey of the country. Players who shined in their unique ways, showcasing their original talents, became prominent not only within their own country but also on the international stage.
Habib Beye was an imposing figure with great leadership qualities and strong defensive skills, which made him a permanent member of the team. He showed great game intelligence, tactical rigours, the capacity to inspire his mates during a game, and the ability to rise to a challenge in crucial moments, therefore turning himself into an irreplaceable player highly respected by all.
TheOumar Sene was important in midfield, elaborating the game and retrieving the ball, as his vision was very good and he was able to conduct his team. His technique and resistance allowed the team to get an edge over its opponents in many situations.
For his part, Mamadou Teuw was congratulated for his efficiency in defence. Imposing physically and very determined, he commanded respect from the opposing attackers, thus contributing to securing the Senegalese defence thanks to key interventions and winning duels.
Among the essential facts about these football players of Senegalese origin, it is necessary to indicate that:
Habib Bey – Born in 1977, played as a defender in the Senegalese national team during 2001-2008;
Oumar Sène – Born 1959, played as a midfielder for Senegal national team from 1982-1992;
Mamadou Tew – Born in 1959, played as a defender for the Senegalese national team from 1984 to 1992.
Which clubs did these famous Senegal national team footballers play for?
As for the peculiarities of the development of Habib Bey’s football career, it should be underlined that he started it in 1998 in the RC Strasbourg club. Here he played for five years until 2003.
Olympique de Marseille between 2003 and 2007;
Newcastle United between 2007 and 2009;
Aston Villa between 2009 and 2012;
Doncaster Rovers during 2011–12 as a loan player.
Oumar Sene’s professional career is noteworthy. From 1981 to 1985, he played for the French club Stade Lavallois. In 1985, he signed a contract with the Paris Saint-Germain team, where he played for seven years until 1992.
Another famous defender Mamadou Tew made his debut in 1979 in the composition of the Senegalese club Maison des Sports. Here he remained for five years until 1984. In 1984 he signed a contract with the Belgian team Club Brugge KV. He had spent six years here, playing until 1990. In 1992 he was also a member of the Belgian football team Royal Charleroi SC from 1990-1992. During 1992 he played for the Senegalese team Maison des Sports.
