Amdy Faye

Who is this?

Amdy Moustapha Faye (born 12 March 1977) is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder and could also play as a centre back. Faye began his career with Monégasque club AS Monaco, French clubs ES Fréjus and Auxerre before moving to Premier League side Portsmouth in August 2003 for a fee of £1.5 million. He spent a season and a half at Fratton Park before leaving for Newcastle United in January 2005 for £2 million. He then had spells with Charlton Athletic and Scottish side Rangers. He joined Stoke City in August 2008 and spent the 2008–09 season with the Potters. He ended his career with a short stay at Leeds United. During his tenure at English football, his first name was sometimes referred as Amady because of a misspelling in his passport.

Career

1. 1977
   Born
2. 1994
   Joined AS Monaco FC
3. 1995
   Joined Étoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël
4. 1997
   Joined ES Fréjus
5. 1998
   Joined AJ Auxerre
6. 2001
   Joined Senegal men's national association football team
7. 2003
   Joined Portsmouth F.C.
8. 2005
   Joined Newcastle United F.C.
9. 2006
   Joined Charlton Athletic F.C.
10. 2007
    Joined Rangers F.C.
11. 2008
    Joined Stoke City F.C.
12. 2010
    Joined Leeds United F.C.

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Dakar
• •Citizenship: Senegal, France
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football