Amdy Faye
Senegalese footballer (born 1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amdy Moustapha Faye (born 12 March 1977) is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and could also play as a centre back.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Amdy Moustapha Faye | ||
Date of birth | (1977-03-12) 12 March 1977 (age 47)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Position(s) | Centre midfield, centre back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1994–1995 | AS Monaco | 0 | (0) |
1995–1998 | ES Fréjus | 71 | (11) |
1998–2003 | Auxerre | 79 | (3) |
2003–2005 | Portsmouth | 41 | (0) |
2005–2006 | Newcastle United | 31 | (0) |
2006–2008 | Charlton Athletic | 29 | (1) |
2007–2008 | → Rangers (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2008–2010 | Stoke City | 21 | (0) |
2010–2011 | Leeds United | 8 | (0) |
Total | 284 | (15) | |
International career | |||
2001–2006 | Senegal | 34 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Faye began his career with Monégasque club AS Monaco, French clubs ES Fréjus and Auxerre before moving to Premier League side Portsmouth in August 2003 for a fee of £1.5 million. He spent a season and a half at Fratton Park before leaving for Newcastle United in January 2005 for £2 million. He then had spells with Charlton Athletic and Scottish side Rangers. He joined Stoke City in August 2008 and spent the 2008–09 season with the Potters. He ended his career with a short stay at Leeds United.
During his tenure at English football, his first name was sometimes referred as Amady because of a misspelling in his passport.[3][4]