Senegalese · Sédhiou, Senegal · Born 10 April 1992From a village without electricity to Champions League winner — Africa's Player of the Year and a champion with Senegal.
Sadio Mané grew up in Bambali, Senegal — a village without electricity where he was told football was a waste of time. His story from that beginning to Champions League winner is football's most powerful narrative about sport as social mobility. His Liverpool years alongside Salah and Firmino produced the 2019 Champions League and 2020 Premier League. He won the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal in 2022 — his first ever — defeating Egypt in a penalty shootout, with Mohamed Salah on the opposing side. His three consecutive African Player of the Year awards reflected dominance of continental recognition. He moved to Bayern Munich and then Al-Nassr. His personal story — the village beginning, the education funding he provided to his hometown, the mosque he built, the school — represents football's most visible individual story of reinvestment in a community.
Winning the Africa Cup of Nations for Senegal in 2022
How They Played
Pacey winger with clinical finishing and excellent dribbling ability
Lasting Impact
One of Africa's greatest players who helped Senegal win their first AFCON title
Career Honours
- Champions League (2019)
- Premier League (2020)
- Africa Cup of Nations (Senegal 2022)
- African Player of Year 3x
- FIFA Club World Cup 2019
- UEFA Super Cup 2019
- FA Cup 2022
- EFL Cup 2022
- Bundesliga 2023
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 2016–2022 | — | 269 | 35 | #9 |
| Bayern Munich | 2022–2023 | — | 38 | 12 | — |
| Al Nassr | 2023– | — | — | — | — |
| Metz | 2011–2012 | — | 19 | 2 | — |
| Red Bull Salzburg | 2012–2014 | — | 87 | 45 | — |
| Southampton | 2014–2016 | £11.8m | 75 | 25 | — |
 Senegal | — | — | 104 | 39 | — |
Senegalese Athletes