Pape Souaré

Pape Souaré
Souaré playing for Lille in 2014
Personal information
Full name Pape N'Diaye Souaré[1]
Date of birth (1990-06-06) 6 June 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Mbao, Senegal
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Ebbsfleet United
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 1 (0)
International career
2012 Senegal Olympic 4 (0)
2012–2018 Senegal 22 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:57, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Pape N'Diaye Souaré (French: [pap swaʁe];[3] born 6 June 1990) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Ebbsfleet United.

Club career

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Born in Mbao, Pikine Department, Souaré spent his early career with Diambars, Lille II, Lille and Reims.[2][4][5]

He moved to Crystal Palace on 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 the FA Cup, a 2–1 home loss to Liverpool, and was described by Dominic Fifield of The Observer as 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 to Watford at Selhurst Park, for fouling Valon 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 over Huddersfield Town in the third round of the EFL Cup. He was praised for his performance by manager Roy Hodgson.[10]

In August 2019, after his contract with Crystal Palace expired, Souaré joined French Ligue 2 club Troyes on 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 join League One club Charlton Athletic on 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 joined League One club Morecambe on 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, Motherwell announced 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 joined Isthmian League South East Division club AFC Croydon Athletic.[24] In October 2024, he joined National League side Ebbsfleet United.[25]

International career

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Souaré made his international debut for Senegal on 29 February 2012, in a goalless friendly draw against South Africa at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.[2][26] He later competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics,[27][28] and was a squad member at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.[29] He scored his first international goal from a 20-yard free kick on 29 March 2016 as the Lions de Teranga won 2–1 away to Niger in 2017 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

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On 11 September 2016, Souaré was airlifted to hospital after being involved in a road accident on the M4. 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

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As of match played 5 October 2024[2][4]
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 League South East Division 3 0 0 0 — 0 0 3 0
Career total 219 10 13 0 14 0 12 0 258 10

International goals

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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

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Lille

Crystal Palace

References

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  1. ^ "Updated squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Pape Souaré". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Affaire Pape Ndiaye Souaré: Voici ce qu'en pense le sélectionneur, Aliou Cissé". YouTube. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Pape Souaré at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  5. ^ Pape Ndiaye Souare – French league stats at LFP – also available in French (archived)
  6. ^ "Pape Souare: Crystal Palace sign Lille and Senegal defender". BBC Sport. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  7. ^ a b Fifield, Dominic (14 February 2015). "Liverpool fight back to edge past Crystal Palace with Adam Lallana winner". The Observer. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Souare Signs New Deal". cpfc.co.uk. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  9. ^ Lake, Jefferson (13 February 2016). "Crystal Palace 1-2 Watford: Troy Deeney double downs Eagles". Sky Sports. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  10. ^ "Crystal Palace 1-0 Huddersfield Town". BBC Sport. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  11. ^ "Senegal's Pape Souare joins French side Troyes". BBC Sport. BBC. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  12. ^ "Senegal - P. Souaré - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Pape Souaré to take part in U23s pre-season - News". Crystal Palace F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  14. ^ "U23s Report: Five-star triumph as young Eagles dispatch Dulwich Hamlet - News". Crystal Palace F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  15. ^ "DONE DEAL: Pape Souare joins the Addicks". Charlton Athletic. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  16. ^ "Charlton sign Senegal defender Souare" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  17. ^ "RETAINED LIST : Club trigger one-year extension on Forster-Caskey contract". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  18. ^ "Soare Joins The Shrimps For Remainder of Campaign". Morecambe FC. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  19. ^ "Morecambe sign former Palace defender Souare" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  20. ^ "Club News | Retained List announced". www.morecambefc.com.
  21. ^ "PAPE SOUARÉ SIGNS SIX-MONTH DEAL". motherwellfc.co.uk/. Motherwell F.C. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  22. ^ Club, Motherwell Football; Gibson, Scott (1 January 2024). "Pape Souare departs".
  23. ^ "Motherwell confirm Pape Souare departure following the expiry of his contract". Yahoo Sports. 1 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Former Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic defender makes non-league move at 34". South London Press & Mercury. 31 August 2024.
  25. ^ "Souaré swings into Fleet action". ebbsfleetunited.co.uk. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  26. ^ Fadjri, Wal (1 March 2012). "Afrique du sud-Sénégal (0-0) : L'espoir est permis" (in French). Seneweb. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  27. ^ "Souaré décisif avec le Sénégal" (in French). Lille OSC. 30 July 2012.
  28. ^ Pape Souaré – FIFA competition record (archived)
  29. ^ "2015 Africa Cup of Nations: Sadio Mane included in Senegal squad". BBC Sport. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  30. ^ "WATCH: Crystal Palace man scores awesome free-kick for his country Senegal". Croydon Advertiser. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  31. ^ Momodou Bah (7 March 2018). "Souare back in Senegal squad after life-threatening car crash". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  32. ^ "World Cup 2018: Pape Souare left out of Senegal squad". BBC Sport. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  33. ^ "Pape Souare: Crystal Palace defender airlifted to hospital after M4 crash". BBC Sport. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  34. ^ "Pape Souare: Crystal Palace defender could be out for six months". BBC Sport. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  35. ^ "Pape Souare: Crystal Palace defender back in training 11 months after car crash". BBC Sport. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  36. ^ "Pape Souare: Crystal Palace defender back in action". BBC Sport. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  37. ^ "AFC Croydon Athletic – Appearances – Pape Souare – 2024–2025". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  38. ^ "2010-2011 Lille season". footballdatabase.
  39. ^ McNulty, Phil (21 May 2016). "Crystal Palace 1–2 Manchester United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
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