Pape N'Diaye Souaré(French:[papswaʁe];[3]born 6 June 1990) is a Senegalese professionalfootballerwho plays as aleft-backforEbbsfleet United.
 Souaré playing forLillein 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pape N'Diaye Souaré[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 June 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Mbao, Senegal | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ebbsfleet United | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2008 | Diambars | ||
| 2008–2012 | Lille B | 55 | (7) |
| 2008–2015 | Lille | 53 | (3) |
| 2012–2013 | →Reims(loan) | 23 | (0) |
| 2015–2019 | Crystal Palace | 48 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Troyes | 17 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Charlton Athletic | 9 | (0) |
| 2023 | Morecambe | 7 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Motherwell | 3 | (0) |
| 2024 | AFC Croydon Athletic | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | Ebbsfleet United | 3 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2012 | Senegal Olympic | 4 | (0) |
| 2012–2018 | Senegal | 22 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 20 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBorn in Mbao,Pikine Department,Souaré spent his early career withDiambars,Lille II,LilleandReims.[2][4][5]
He moved toCrystal Palaceon a three-and-a-half-year deal in January 2015 for an undisclosed fee,[6]reported as £3.45 million.[7]He made his Palace debut on 14 February in the fifth round of theFA Cup,a 2–1 home loss toLiverpool,and was described by Dominic Fifield ofThe Observeras looking "rusty and susceptible".[7]
On 22 January 2016, it was announced that Souaré had signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Palace.[8]He was sent off on 13 February at the end of a 2–1 loss toWatfordatSelhurst Park,for foulingValon Behrami.[9]
After over a year out of football following a car crash, Souaré made his first appearance on 19 September 2017 in a 1–0 home win overHuddersfield Townin the third round of theEFL Cup.He was praised for his performance by managerRoy Hodgson.[10]
In August 2019, after his contract with Crystal Palace expired, Souaré joined FrenchLigue 2clubTroyeson a one-season contract with an option of a further 12 months.[11]
In July 2021, having made no appearances for Troyes in the previous season,[12]Souaré trained with the Crystal Palace under-23 squad, with a view to maintain fitness, and appeared in pre-season matches for the side.[13][14]
On 6 September 2021, Souaré returned to England to joinLeague OneclubCharlton Athleticon a one-year deal.[15][16]On 10 May 2022, it was confirmed that Souaré would leave Charlton Athletic when his contract expired at the end of the season.[17]
On 17 March 2023, Souaré joinedLeague OneclubMorecambeon a contract until the end of the season.[18][19]He was released by the club at the end of the season.[20]
On 17 July 2023,Motherwellannounced the signing of Souaré on a six-month contract.[21]He left the club on 1 January 2024 following the expiry of his contract.[22][23]
On 31 August 2024, Souare joinedIsthmian LeagueSouth East Division clubAFC Croydon Athletic.[24]In October 2024, he joinedNational LeaguesideEbbsfleet United.[25]
International career
editSouaré made his international debut forSenegalon 29 February 2012, in a goalless friendly draw against South Africa at theMoses Mabhida StadiuminDurban.[2][26]He later competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics,[27][28]and was a squad member at the2015 Africa Cup of Nations.[29]He scored his first international goal from a 20-yard free kick on 29 March 2016 as theLions de Terangawon 2–1 away toNigerin2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[30]Following his car crash, he returned to the national team in March 2018.[31]
He was not included in Senegal's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[32]
Personal life
editOn 11 September 2016, Souaré was airlifted to hospital after being involved in a road accident on theM4.He sustained injuries to his thigh and jawbone.[33]It was thought that he would be out for six months,[34]although he returned to training after 11 months.[35][36]
Career statistics
edit| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lille B | 2008–09 | CFA | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| 2009–10 | CFA | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 | |
| 2010–11 | CFA | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 | CFA | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| Total | 55 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 7 | ||
| Lille | 2010–11 | Ligue 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | Ligue 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | Ligue 1 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 3 | |
| 2014–15 | Ligue 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| Total | 53 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 69 | 3 | ||
| Reims(loan) | 2012–13 | Ligue 1 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Crystal Palace | 2014–15 | Premier League | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015–16 | Premier League | 34 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2017–18 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018–19 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 48 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | ||
| Troyes | 2019–20 | Ligue 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Ligue 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| Charlton Athletic | 2021–22 | League One | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Morecambe | 2022–23 | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Motherwell | 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| AFC Croydon Athletic | 2024–25[37] | Isthmian LeagueSouth East Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Ebbsfleet United | 2024–25 | National League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Career total | 222 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 261 | 10 | ||
International goals
edit- As of 25 September 2016
- Scores and results list Senegal's goal tally first.[4]
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 29 March 2016 | Stade Général Seyni Kountché,Niamey,Niger |  Niger |
2–0 | 2–1 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
Honours
editLille
Crystal Palace
References
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- ^abcd"Pape Souaré".National Football Teams.Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann.Retrieved1 February2015.
- ^"Affaire Pape Ndiaye Souaré: Voici ce qu'en pense le sélectionneur, Aliou Cissé".YouTube.16 September 2016.Retrieved30 October2017.
- ^abcPape Souaréat Soccerway. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ^Pape Ndiaye Souare– French league stats atLFP– also availablein French(archived)
- ^"Pape Souare: Crystal Palace sign Lille and Senegal defender".BBC Sport. 30 January 2015.Retrieved1 February2015.
- ^abFifield, Dominic (14 February 2015)."Liverpool fight back to edge past Crystal Palace with Adam Lallana winner".The Observer.Retrieved14 September2017.
- ^"Souare Signs New Deal".cpfc.co.uk.22 January 2016.Retrieved22 January2016.
- ^Lake, Jefferson (13 February 2016)."Crystal Palace 1-2 Watford: Troy Deeney double downs Eagles".Sky Sports.Retrieved14 September2017.
- ^"Crystal Palace 1-0 Huddersfield Town".BBC Sport. 19 September 2017.Retrieved20 September2017.
- ^"Senegal's Pape Souare joins French side Troyes".BBC Sport.BBC.6 August 2019.Retrieved10 August2019.
- ^"Senegal - P. Souaré - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".uk.soccerway.com.Retrieved22 July2021.
- ^"Pape Souaré to take part in U23s pre-season - News".Crystal Palace F.C.Retrieved22 July2021.
- ^"U23s Report: Five-star triumph as young Eagles dispatch Dulwich Hamlet - News".Crystal Palace F.C.Retrieved22 July2021.
- ^"DONE DEAL: Pape Souare joins the Addicks".Charlton Athletic.Retrieved6 September2021.
- ^"Charlton sign Senegal defender Souare"– via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^"RETAINED LIST: Club trigger one-year extension on Forster-Caskey contract".Charlton Athletic Official Site. 10 May 2022.Retrieved10 May2022.
- ^"Soare Joins The Shrimps For Remainder of Campaign".Morecambe FC. 17 March 2023.Retrieved17 March2023.
- ^"Morecambe sign former Palace defender Souare"– via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^"Club News | Retained List announced".www.morecambefc.com.
- ^"PAPE SOUARÉ SIGNS SIX-MONTH DEAL".motherwellfc.co.uk/.Motherwell F.C. 17 July 2023.Retrieved17 July2023.
- ^Club, Motherwell Football; Gibson, Scott (1 January 2024)."Pape Souare departs".
- ^"Motherwell confirm Pape Souare departure following the expiry of his contract".Yahoo Sports.1 January 2024.
- ^"Former Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic defender makes non-league move at 34".South London Press & Mercury.31 August 2024.
- ^"Souaré swings into Fleet action".ebbsfleetunited.co.uk.19 October 2024.Retrieved20 October2024.
- ^Fadjri, Wal (1 March 2012)."Afrique du sud-Sénégal (0-0): L'espoir est permis"(in French). Seneweb.Retrieved14 September2017.
- ^"Souaré décisif avec le Sénégal"(in French). Lille OSC. 30 July 2012.
- ^Pape Souaré–FIFAcompetition record (archived)
- ^"2015 Africa Cup of Nations: Sadio Mane included in Senegal squad".BBC Sport. 9 January 2015.Retrieved1 February2015.
- ^"WATCH: Crystal Palace man scores awesome free-kick for his country Senegal".Croydon Advertiser.30 March 2016.Retrieved14 September2017.
- ^Momodou Bah (7 March 2018)."Souare back in Senegal squad after life-threatening car crash".BBC Sport.Retrieved9 March2018.
- ^"World Cup 2018: Pape Souare left out of Senegal squad".BBC Sport. 17 May 2018.Retrieved18 May2018.
- ^"Pape Souare: Crystal Palace defender airlifted to hospital after M4 crash".BBC Sport. 12 September 2016.Retrieved18 September2016.
- ^"Pape Souare: Crystal Palace defender could be out for six months".BBC Sport. 16 September 2016.Retrieved18 September2016.
- ^"Pape Souare: Crystal Palace defender back in training 11 months after car crash".BBC Sport. 9 August 2017.Retrieved10 August2017.
- ^"Pape Souare: Crystal Palace defender back in action".BBC Sport. 29 August 2017.Retrieved31 August2017.
- ^"AFC Croydon Athletic – Appearances – Pape Souare – 2024–2025".www.footballwebpages.co.uk.Retrieved20 October2024.
- ^"2010-2011 Lille season".footballdatabase.
- ^McNulty, Phil (21 May 2016)."Crystal Palace 1–2 Manchester United".BBC Sport.Retrieved18 May2019.
External links
edit
- Pape Souaréat Soccerbase
- Pape Souaré– French league stats atLigue 1– also availablein French
