Amdy Faye
| Date of birth | 12 March 1977 |
| Place of birth | Dakar |
| Nationality | Senegalese |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
An excellent performer in midfield, he added strength to Newcastle United's middle line during his 18 months on Tyneside.
A product of the youth system at Auxerre, he established himself as a regular in 2000.
He made his Senegal debut in the 2002 World Cup qualification match against Egypt.
He made the squad for the African Nations' Cup Finals making one appearance and coming on as a substitute in the Final where his penalty in the shoot-out was saved.
Amdy joined Newcastle United in January 2005 with a contract to June 2009.
He joined Charlton Athletic in August 2006 with a three-year contract.
Amdy joined Stoke City in August 2008 with a one-year contract.
He joined Leeds United in September 2010 with a contract to January 2011.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxerre | 01 Jul 1998 | 14 Aug 2003 | |
| Portsmouth | 14 Aug 2003 | 25 Jan 2005 | |
| Newcastle United | 25 Jan 2005 | 08 Aug 2006 | |
| Charlton Athletic | 08 Aug 2006 | 15 Aug 2008 | |
| Rangers | 31 Aug 2007 | 31 May 2008 | L |
| Stoke City | 15 Aug 2008 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Leeds United | 09 Sep 2010 | 09 Jan 2011 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Auxerre | French Championnat | 18 | 6 |
1 |
5
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| 2001-02 | Auxerre | French Championnat | 16 | 4 |
6
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1
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| 2002-03 | Auxerre | French Championnat | 32 | 2 |
2 |
7
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| 2002-03 | Auxerre | UEFA Champions League | 7 | 1 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Auxerre | UEFA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 27 |
7
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| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 8 | 1 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 17 | 3 |
4
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1
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 14 | 8 |
2
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Charlton Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 25 | 3 |
1 |
6
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| 2007-08 | Charlton Athletic | League Championship | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Stoke City | Premier League | 18 | 3 |
1 |
3
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1
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Leeds United | League Championship | 6 | 2 |
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.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2005 | Newcastle United v Coventry City | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 02 Feb 2005 | Manchester City v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 2005 | Newcastle United v Charlton Athletic | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Feb 2005 | Heerenveen v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | UEFA Cup | Round of 32 1st leg |
| 24 Feb 2005 | Newcastle United v Heerenveen | W |
2-1 Agg: 4-2 |
UEFA Cup | Round of 32 2nd leg |
| 27 Feb 2005 | Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 2005 | Newcastle United v Liverpool | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Mar 2005 | Olympiakos v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | UEFA Cup | Round of 16 1st leg |
| 13 Mar 2005 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 19 Mar 2005 | Portsmouth v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Apr 2005 | Newcastle United v Aston Villa | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 07 Apr 2005 | Newcastle United v Sporting Lisboa | W | 1-0 | UEFA Cup | Quarter-final 1st leg |
| 10 Apr 2005 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Apr 2005 | Sporting Lisboa v Newcastle United | L |
4-1 Agg: 4-2 |
UEFA Cup | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 17 Apr 2005 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | L | 4-1 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Newcastle United v Crystal Palace | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 May 2005 | Fulham v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 17 Jul 2005 | ZTS Dubnica v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | Intertoto Cup | 3rd round 1st leg |
| 23 Jul 2005 | Newcastle United v ZTS Dubnica | W |
2-0 Agg: 5-1 |
Intertoto Cup | 3rd round 2nd leg |
| 27 Jul 2005 | Deportivo La Coruña v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | Intertoto Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 03 Aug 2005 | Newcastle United v Deportivo La Coruña | L |
1-2 Agg: 2-4 |
Intertoto Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 14 Aug 2005 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2005 | Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 2005 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 10 Sep 2005 | Newcastle United v Fulham | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2005 | Newcastle United v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 2005 | Portsmouth v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2005 | Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Oct 2005 | Newcastle United v Sunderland | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2005 | Grimsby Town v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Dec 2005 | Newcastle United v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Dec 2005 | West Ham United v Newcastle United | W | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Liverpool v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Newcastle United v Middlesbrough | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2006 | Middlesbrough v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 2006 | Newcastle United v Wigan Athletic | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 2006 | Sunderland v Newcastle United | W | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 22 Apr 2006 | Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 2006 | Birmingham City v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2006 | Newcastle United v Chelsea | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Senegal | Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Senegal | International Friendly | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Senegal | Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Senegal | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Senegal | Joola Disaster Charity Match | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Senegal | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Senegal | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Senegal | Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Senegal | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2001 | Egypt v Senegal | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group C |
| 31 Jan 2002 | Senegal v Tunisia | D | 0-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals Group D |
| 07 Feb 2002 | Nigeria v Senegal | W | 1-2 | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals semi-final |
| 10 Feb 2002 | Cameroon v Senegal | L | 0-0 (2-3) | Africa Cup of Nations | Finals final |
| 27 Mar 2002 | Senegal v Bolivia | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 14 May 2002 | Saudi Arabia v Senegal | L | 3-2 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Jun 2002 | Senegal v Uruguay | D | 3-3 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group A |
| 16 Jun 2002 | Sweden v Senegal | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
| 08 Sep 2002 | Lesotho v Senegal | W | 0-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group 8 |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Senegal v Nigeria | D | 2-2 | Joola Disaster Charity Match | |
| 12 Feb 2003 | Morocco v Senegal | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 30 Apr 2003 | Tunisia v Senegal | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Sep 2003 | Japan v Senegal | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Jun 2004 | Senegal v Congo | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 1 |
| 20 Jun 2004 | Togo v Senegal | L | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 1 |
| 17 Nov 2004 | Algeria v Senegal | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Feb 2005 | Cameroon v Senegal | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Mar 2005 | Senegal v Liberia | W | 6-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 1 |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Zambia v Senegal | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 1 |
| 08 Oct 2005 | Senegal v Mali | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa group 1 |
| 27 Jan 2006 | Ghana v Senegal | L | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group D |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Nigeria v Senegal | L | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group D |
| 07 Feb 2006 | Egypt v Senegal | L | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Semi-final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.