Papa Bouba Diop
| Born | 28 January 1978, Dakar |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Height | 1.93 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
This midfielder developed with Swiss lower division club Vevey Sports before stepping up to join Neuchatel in the 2000 close season.
He appeared regularly in the first team in the opening half of the 2000-01 campaign before switching to Grasshoppers where he has featured in UEFA Cup action.
He moved to Lens on a five-year contract after the African Nations' Cup Final in February 2002, where he has struggled to break into the first team only making five appearances.
One of several European based youngsters introduced to the Senegal team by coach Bruno Metsu, he came on from the subs' bench in the vital World Cup qualifying victory over Morocco.
He scored the first goal of the 2002 finals to clinch the sensational opening match win against holders France, then netted twice in the 3-3 draw with Uruguay to secure Senegal's unexpected place in the last 16 of the World Cup finals.
He joined Fulham in July 2004 with a four-year contract that was extended to June 2009 in April 2006.
His contract at Portsmouth was extended to June 2011 in September 2009.
He joined West Ham United in August 2011 with a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espoir Dakar | 01 Jul 1996 | 01 Jul 1997 | |
| Diaraaf Dakar | 01 Jul 1997 | 01 Jul 1999 | |
| Vevey Sports | 01 Jul 1999 | 01 Jul 2000 | |
| Neuchatel Xamax | 01 Jul 2000 | 01 Jan 2001 | |
| Grasshoppers | 01 Jan 2001 | 01 Jan 2002 | |
| RC Lens | 01 Jan 2002 | 27 Jul 2004 | |
| Portsmouth | 19 Jul 2004 | 24 Jul 2004 | T |
| Fulham | 27 Jul 2004 | 31 Aug 2007 | |
| Portsmouth | 31 Aug 2007 | 11 Jul 2010 | |
| AEK Athens | 11 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| West Ham United | 30 Aug 2011 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2001 | FC Porto | 0-0 | Estadio das Antas | Champions League | 3rd Qualifying Round 1st Leg |
| 22 Aug 2001 | FC Porto | 0-0 | Hardturm Stadion | Champions League | 3rd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg |
| 27 Sep 2001 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 0-0 | Hardturm Stadion | UEFA Cup | 1st Round 2nd Leg |
| 18 Oct 2001 | Twente Enschede | 0-0 | Hardturm Stadion | UEFA Cup | 2nd Round 1st Leg |
| 01 Nov 2001 | Twente Enschede | 0-0 | Arke Stadion | UEFA Cup | 2nd Round 2nd Leg |
| 22 Nov 2001 | Leeds United | 1-2 | Hardturm Stadion | UEFA Cup | 3rd Round 1st Leg |
| 06 Dec 2001 | Leeds United | 2-2 | Elland Road | UEFA Cup | 3rd Round 2nd Leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 - 2002 | Grasshoppers | UEFA Champions League | 2 |
1
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| 2001 - 2002 | Grasshoppers | UEFA Cup | 4 | 1 |
2
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| 2001 - 2002 | RC Lens | French Championnat | 5 |
1
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| 2001 - 2002 | Senegal | African Nations Cup | 2 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2001 - 2002 | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 1 |
3 |
1
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| 2001 - 2002 | Senegal | International | 3 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | RC Lens | French Championnat | 12 | 4 |
3 |
5
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| 2002 - 2003 | RC Lens | UEFA Champions League | 4 |
2
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| 2002 - 2003 | Senegal | African Nations Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002 - 2003 | Senegal | International | 1 | ||||
| 2003 - 2004 | RC Lens | French Championnat | 21 | 5 |
3 |
7
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3
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| 2003 - 2004 | RC Lens | UEFA Cup | 5 | 1 |
2 |
1
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| 2003 - 2004 | Senegal | African Nations Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2003 - 2004 | Senegal | International | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Fulham | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Fulham | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 2004 - 2005 | Fulham | Premier League | 29 | 6 |
7
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2
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| 2004 - 2005 | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Senegal | International | 2 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Fulham | Carling Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2005 - 2006 | Fulham | Premier League | 21 | 1 |
2 |
6
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| 2005 - 2006 | Senegal | African Nations Cup | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Senegal | International | 1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Fulham | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2006 - 2007 | Fulham | Premier League | 20 | 3 |
3
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1
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| 2006 - 2007 | Senegal | African Nations Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2006 - 2007 | Senegal | International | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Fulham | Premier League | 2 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Portsmouth | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 25 |
6
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| 2007 - 2008 | Senegal | African Nations Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Senegal | International | 2 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Portsmouth | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 15 | 1 |
5
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| 2008 - 2009 | Portsmouth | UEFA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 9 | 3 |
1
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| 2011 - 2012 | West Ham United | League Championship | 14 | 1 |
1 |
1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.