Idrissa Gana Gueye at FIFA World Cup 2026
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Defensive midfielder
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Central midfielder
Idrissa Gana Gueye is a defensive midfielder for Everton and one of Senegal's most experienced players heading into FIFA World Cup 2026. He remains central to the national side because of his ball-winning, tactical discipline, and leadership in major tournaments.
Even at 36, Gueye still plays high-level league football and enters the World Cup phase with more senior international appearances than any other midfielder in Senegal's setup. That gives the squad a proven reference point in Group I.
Quick Answer
Idrissa Gana Gueye is a 36-year-old Senegal defensive midfielder for Everton.
He is primarily used as a defensive midfielder, with cover across central midfielder.
His current club contract runs through June 2026.
His reported weekly salary is GBP 120,000 (Capology est.), and his estimated net worth is Financial analysis pending.
Idrissa Gana Gueye at World Cup 2026
Senegal enter Group I with France, Norway, and Iraq, and Gueye remains one of the clearest reference points in midfield. His role is to protect the back line, break passing lanes, and control transitions when matches become stretched.
Tournament football often turns on experienced midfielders who can read danger early. Gueye still offers that, even as younger players now carry more of the running around him.
Idrissa Gana Gueye Early Life and Background
Gueye was born in Dakar and started his football development with Diambars, one of Senegal's best-known academies. That system gave him a disciplined technical base before his move to France.
He joined Lille in 2008 and spent two seasons with Lille B before establishing himself in the senior setup. By the time he broke into Ligue 1 regularly, he already had the reputation of a relentless midfielder who could recover loose balls and press aggressively.
Personal Info and Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Idrissa Gana Gueye |
| Date of birth | 26 September 1989 |
| Birthplace | Dakar, Senegal |
| Age | 36 |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg |
| Nationality | Senegal |
| Position | Defensive midfielder |
| Other positions | Central midfielder |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | Everton |
| Shirt number | 27 |
| Contract end | June 2026 |
| Transfer value | EUR 1.0M |
| Weekly salary | GBP 120,000 (Capology est.) |
| Estimated net worth | Financial analysis pending |
Idrissa Gana Gueye Club Career
Gueye's club career has moved through France, England, and Paris at the highest level. The defining theme has been consistency, especially in ball recovery and defensive work.
Lille (2008–2015)
Gueye developed through Lille's reserve side and then became a first-team midfielder in Ligue 1. He made 176 senior appearances for the club and was part of the Lille side that won the league and cup double in 2010-11.
Aston Villa, Everton and Paris Saint-Germain (2015–2022)
Aston Villa signed Gueye in 2015, but the club's relegation led Everton to trigger his release clause a year later. His first Everton spell made him one of the Premier League's standout ball-winning midfielders before PSG paid around EUR 32.9M to take him to Paris in 2019.
At PSG he added domestic honours and more Champions League experience. Everton then brought him back on a free transfer in September 2022, restoring a player whose defensive output had always suited the club.
Everton — 2025-26
Gueye remained an important Everton starter in 2025-26 and continued to wear shirt number 27. Public contract listings place him on a deal through June 2026 after his 2025 extension.
His 2024-25 season underlined that he still performs at a high level, as he led the Premier League for tackles. In 2025-26 he has kept contributing in midfield, with league appearances, a goal, and assists despite playing from a deeper role.
Career Stats Table
| Club | Season | Competition | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lille B | 2008-10 | All competitions | 55 | 2 |
| Lille | 2010-15 | All competitions | 176 | 6 |
| Aston Villa | 2015-16 | All competitions | 38 | 1 |
| Everton | 2016-19 | All competitions | 108 | 4 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2019-22 | All competitions | 111 | 7 |
| Everton | 2022-26 | All competitions | 125 | 6 |
| Career Total | All competitions | 613 | 26 |
The career table reflects a midfielder with rare longevity across Ligue 1, the Premier League, and the Champions League. His output has never been built on goals alone, but his minutes and recovery numbers remain elite for his role.
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Everton | Premier League | 21 | 1 | 2 | Subject to confirmation |
| 2024-25 | Everton | Premier League | 37 | 0 | 3 | Subject to confirmation |
| 2023-24 | Everton | Premier League | 25 | 4 | 0 | Subject to confirmation |
Idrissa Gana Gueye International Career
Gueye has been part of Senegal's senior national team since 2011 and has become one of its most recognisable midfield leaders.
Senior National Team
He made his Senegal debut on 11 November 2011 and has since reached 131 senior caps and 7 goals. That total places him among the most capped players in national-team history and the country's record cap holder.
Gueye was part of Senegal's 2018 and 2022 World Cup squads and won AFCON titles in 2021 and 2025. At AFCON 2025 he captained the side, scored in the final, and earned a place in CAF's Team of the Tournament.
| National Team | Year | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal Olympic | 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| Senegal | 2011– | 131 | 7 |
Honours and Trophies
| Trophy | Times Won | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 1 | (2010-11) |
| Coupe de France | 1 | (2010-11) |
| Trophy | Times Won | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 2 | (2019-20, 2021-22) |
| Coupe de France | 2 | (2019-20, 2020-21) |
| Trophee des Champions | 2 | (2020, 2022) |
| Trophy | Times Won | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | (2021) |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | (2025) |
Idrissa Gana Gueye Salary, Transfer Value and Net Worth
Capology estimates Gueye's Everton salary at GBP 120,000 per week, which equals about GBP 6.24M per year. That figure places him in the veteran-earner tier of the Everton squad rather than among the club's younger development contracts.
Transfermarkt values him at EUR 1.0M, far below his EUR 18.0M peak in 2019. The last confirmed move in his career was Everton bringing him back from PSG on a free transfer in 2022 after PSG had originally paid around EUR 32.9M to sign him from Merseyside.
An estimated net worth figure is not consistently disclosed through verified public reporting. Subject to confirmation.
All salary and net worth figures are estimates based on publicly available data and should not be treated as confirmed financial reporting.
| Metric | Value | Source / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly salary | GBP 120,000 | Capology estimate |
| Annual salary | GBP 6.24M | Calculated |
| Current transfer value | EUR 1.0M | Transfermarkt market estimate |
| Peak transfer value | EUR 18.0M | 2019 |
| Last transfer fee | Free transfer | PSG to Everton, 2022 |
| Contract end | June 2026 | Transfermarkt / Capology listing |
| Estimated net worth | Subject to confirmation | — |
