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Abdou Aziz Fall
Abdou Aziz Fall (born 2007) is a Senegalese central midfielder, 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations winner and CAF Team of the Tournament pick, signed by Fenerbahçe in July 2025.
Abdou Diallo
Abdou Diallo (Abdou-Lakhad Diallo), Senegalese defender born 1996 in Tours, France; Monaco academy product, Mainz, Dortmund, PSG, Leipzig loan, Al-Arabi, Abha; AFCON 2021 winner with Senegal, ex-France youth international.
Abdoul Ouattara
Abdoul Guemissongui Ouattara, Ivorian footballer born 2005 in Zoukpangbeu; Strasbourg academy right-back/midfielder who joined Ipswich Town in August 2026 for about €20m and debuted in the Premier League that month. Distinct from Abdoul Kader Ouattara of Cercle Brugge.
Abdoulaye Doucouré
Abdoulaye Doucouré, born 1993 in Meulan-en-Yvelines, is a Malian midfielder from the Rennes academy who played for Watford, Everton, and NEOM SC, earned 2 Mali caps after France youth teams, and kept Everton up in 2023.
Abdoulaye Faye (footballer, born 2004)
Abdoulaye Faye (born 2004, Kaolack, Senegal) is a Senegalese left-footed centre-back from the Diambars academy, signed by Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 2025 from BK Häcken, loaned to FC Lorient then Celta Vigo; son of Ibrahima Faye.
Abedi Pele
Abedi Pele (Abedi Ayew), Ghanaian attacking midfielder born 1962; won AFCON 1982, the 1993 Champions League with Marseille, three French titles, and three consecutive African Ballons d'Or (1991–1993).
Abiodun Obafemi
Abiodun Olugbemiga Obafemi, Nigerian defender born 1973 in Lagos; won 1996 Olympic football gold with Nigeria's Dream Team, playing one match against Brazil; club career in Germany and France; retired 2001.
Aboubakar Kamara
Aboubakar Kamara, born 1995 in Gonesse, France, is a Mauritanian centre-forward, distinct from Boubacar Kamara and Abu Kamara; ex-Monaco, Amiens, Fulham, Aris, Olympiacos, Al Jazira, Sepahan, now Kanchanaburi Power, Mauritania international.
Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh
Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, Gambian centre-back (born 2006), left-footed, 1.86 m. Tromsø IL 2025-2026 (35 games, 1 goal), then Al-Ahli Saudi FC from June 2026 for a reported €7M; 1 Gambia cap.
Adama Boiro
Adama Boiro Boiro (born 2002, Dakar) is a Spanish left-back raised in Pamplona, signed by Athletic Club from Osasuna for a €2M clause in 2024, 45 first-team appearances, loaned to West Ham United in September 2026.
Adama Sidibeh
Adama Sidibeh, Gambian centre-forward for Stockport County in England's League One since January 2026 and the Gambia national team; formerly St Johnstone, 80 appearances, 18 goals; right-footed, shirt 29.
Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman (Ademola Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman), Nigerian forward born 1997 in Wandsworth; won the 2024 Europa League final for Atalanta with a hat-trick, was 2024 African Footballer of the Year, and joined Atlético de Madrid in 2026.
Ahmed Musa
Ahmed Musa (born 1992) is a Nigerian forward at Kano Pillars, Nigeria's most-capped men's footballer with 111 Super Eagles caps, AFCON 2013 winner, and the first Nigerian to score in two FIFA World Cups.
Albert Adomah
Albert Danquah Adomah, born 1987 in Lambeth, London, is a Ghanaian right winger playing for Walsall. Championship's all-time appearance record holder (525), 19 Ghana caps, 2014 World Cup squad member.
Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi (born 1996, Lagos) is a Nigerian midfielder for Fulham and the Super Eagles; ex-Arsenal academy and Everton player, 300+ Premier League appearances, 2018 World Cup, nephew of Jay-Jay Okocha.
Alex Song
Alex Song (Alexandre Dimitri Song Billong) is a Cameroonian former defensive midfielder, born in 1987 in Douala, who played seven seasons at Arsenal and two at Barcelona.
Ali Dia
Ali Dia, Senegalese footballer born 1965 in Dakar, signed by Southampton in 1996 after a fake George Weah phone call; played one 53-minute Premier League game against Leeds, widely called the league's worst-ever player.
Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo (born 2002, Abidjan), known as Amad, is an Ivorian winger and right wing-back for Manchester United and Ivory Coast; signed from Atalanta in 2021, famed for FA Cup and derby winners and a 2025 hat-trick.
Amadou Koné (footballer, born 2005)
Amadou Koné (born 2005, Bamako) is an Ivorian defensive midfielder for NEOM SC in the Saudi Pro League and Ivory Coast, formerly of Stade de Reims; Ligue 1 debut 2023, Coupe de France finalist 2025, senior cap 2026.
André Ayew
André Ayew, also known as André Morgan Rami Ayew, is a Ghanaian footballer, son of Abédi Pelé, who starred for Marseille and Swansea City and holds Ghana's appearance record.
André Onana
André Onana, Cameroonian goalkeeper of Ajax, Inter Milan, Manchester United, and Trabzonspor; 2023 Champions League finalist, elite passing keeper, £47.2m 2023 United signing, later loaned to Trabzonspor.
Antoine Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo, born London 2000, Ghanaian winger and forward; Bournemouth star under Iraola, signed by Manchester City January 2026 for an initial £62.5m, No 42, first Ghanaian in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
Arouna Koné
Arouna Koné, Ivorian striker born 1983 in Anyama; played for PSV, Sevilla, Levante, Wigan, Everton, Sivasspor; won Eredivisie twice and 2013 FA Cup; Ivory Coast at 2006 World Cup.
Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan, nicknamed Baby Jet, Ghanaian striker (born 1985, Accra), Ghana's all-time top scorer with 51 goals in 109 caps and Africa's leading World Cup scorer with six goals; retired 2023.
Aziz Issah
Aziz Issah (Abdul Aziz Issah, born 2005, Accra) is a Ghanaian left-footed right winger for Barça Atlètic and Ghana. Dreams FC FA Cup winner, two Barcelona loans then a permanent 2028 deal, Ghana senior debut at the 2025 Unity Cup.
Baba Rahman
Baba Rahman (Abdul Rahman Baba, born 1994) is a Ghanaian left-back at PAOK and the Ghana national team; signed by Chelsea from Augsburg for £17.7m in 2015, his career was derailed by a 2017 AFCON knee injury before a permanent 2023 move to Greece.
Badou Ndiaye
Badou Ndiaye (Pape Alioune Ndiaye), Senegalese midfielder born 1990 in Dakar; Diambars academy, Bodø/Glimt, Galatasaray, Stoke City (€16M, 2018). Two Turkish titles, two Turkish Cups, 24 Senegal caps, 2018 World Cup; retired.
Bakary Sako
Bakary Sako, born 1988 in Ivry-sur-Seine, is a Malian left-footed forward and ex-France U21 player. Known for Wolves (124 apps, 38 goals), Crystal Palace (47 Premier League apps, 5 goals), and Mali debut 5 March 2014 vs Senegal.
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (born 2007, Mékhé, Senegal) is a Senegalese midfielder for FC Bayern Munich, number 39, signed permanently in 2026 from Gambinos Stars Africa via Red&Gold Football; a Senegal 2026 World Cup squad member with two caps.
Bartholomew Ogbeche
Bartholomew Owogbalor Ogbeche, Nigerian striker born 1984 in Ogoja; ex-PSG youngest scorer, 2002 World Cup player, and ISL all-time top scorer with 63 goals for four clubs.