Senegal

P3 W1 D0 L2 · 3 pts · +2 GD · 3rd in group

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0 riding · 1 hyping

Scouting intel

compiled 2026-06-21 · Sonar

Squad value

€276.30m

Coach

Aliou Cissé

Form (last 5)

WDLWW

Key players

Nicolas JacksonCF · Mobile striker, depth runs and pressing€60m

Ismaïla SarrRW · Direct winger, pace in transition and 1v1s€28m

Pape Matar SarrCM · Box-to-box engine, carries and counterpressure€50m

Abdou DialloLCB · Left-sided organiser, strong in duels€18m

Shape: Cissé generally uses a compact 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 with an athletic, aggressive back line and a hard‑running midfield unit. Wide forwards attack space quickly in transition while full-backs advance selectively, keeping the block narrow and hard to break down.

Numbers: Recent competitive games show Senegal generating solid chances mainly from transitions and set plays while allowing relatively few high-quality shots, reflecting a defence-first, low‑risk approach. Their xG profile is stronger defensively than offensively, relying on efficiency rather than volume in attack.

Key updates

▸Transfermarkt lists Senegal’s 2026 World Cup squad with a total market value of €276.30m, highlighting a young group with significant attacking value concentration.[1]
▸Market value analysis shows especially rapid appreciation among attacking and midfield players, underlining a generational shift away from reliance on the older 2018–2022 core.[2]
▸Transfermarkt and World Cup previews describe Senegal as blending established names like Sarr and Diallo with emerging stars such as Jackson and Pape Matar Sarr for 2026.[1][3][5]
▸Senegal are drawn into World Cup 2026 Group I, framed by previews as dark horses due to their athleticism, defensive structure and rising market value.[3][5][10]