Overview
El Hadji Diouf was twice named African Footballer of the Year and was central to Senegal's run to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals in their first appearance, including the opening-match win over holders France.
His two seasons at Liverpool were unsuccessful and his career was punctuated by disciplinary incidents. He was more effective at Bolton, where he spent four seasons.
Clubs
International record: 69 caps and 21 goals for Senegal.
Sochaux1998–1999, 1999–2000
Rennes2000–2002
Liverpool2002–2005
Bolton Wanderers2004–2008
Sunderland2008–2009
Blackburn Rovers2009–2011
Doncaster Rovers2011–2012
Leeds United2012–2013
Sabah2013–2014
Honours
Major team and individual honours.
African Footballer of the Year 2001, 2002
League Cup 2003
Ligue 1 top assists 2001–02
World Cup Appearances
El Hadji Diouf was named in the squad for one FIFA World Cup.
2002
Other Senegal Internationals
Other players profiled for this national team.