Khadim Faye
Encyclopedia
Khadim Faye is a retired Senegal
ese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
, moving in 1996 to Portugal
with União de Montemor (third division
) alongside compatriot and teammate Fary Faye, and going on to remain in the country for the remainder of his career.
After helping F.C. Felgueiras finish fifth and seventh in consecutive second level
seasons, he attracted the attention of Boavista F.C. in the top division, but could never be more than backup with the Porto
outfit, barred by Portuguese international
Ricardo
first, then Cameroon
ian William Andem
(also an international for his country
) after the former left for Sporting Clube de Portugal in 2003.
Faye was further demoted to third-choice after Boavista signed Carlos Fernandes. His best league output consisted of eight games (seven starts, 12 goals conceded) in the 2004–05 season, as Boavista finished in sixth position, narrowly missing out on UEFA Cup qualification; aged nearly 37, he left the club and retired from football.
during 15 years - he did not receive any callups from June 1996–July 2006 however- Faye represented the nation at the 1992 African Cup of Nations
, being a backup in an eventual quarterfinal exit for the hosts.
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
ese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Faye started his career with hometown's ASC DiarafASC Diaraf
Association Sportive et Culturelle Diaraf is a Senegalese football club based in Dakar. They play in the top division in Senegalese football. Their home stadium is Stade de Diaraf...
, moving in 1996 to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
with União de Montemor (third division
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
) alongside compatriot and teammate Fary Faye, and going on to remain in the country for the remainder of his career.
After helping F.C. Felgueiras finish fifth and seventh in consecutive second level
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
seasons, he attracted the attention of Boavista F.C. in the top division, but could never be more than backup with the Porto
Porto
Porto , also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the major urban areas in the Iberian Peninsula. Its administrative limits include a population of 237,559 inhabitants distributed within 15 civil parishes...
outfit, barred by Portuguese international
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
Ricardo
Ricardo Pereira
Ricardo Alexandre Martins Soares Pereira, OIH , simply Ricardo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Vitória de Setúbal as a goalkeeper....
first, then Cameroon
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
ian William Andem
Bassey William Andem
Bassey William Andem is a retired Cameroonian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.In spite of a very large frame, he was known for his above-average reflexes, and spent most of his career professional career in Portuguese-speaking countries, namely at the service of Boavista.-Club career:After...
(also an international for his country
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
) after the former left for Sporting Clube de Portugal in 2003.
Faye was further demoted to third-choice after Boavista signed Carlos Fernandes. His best league output consisted of eight games (seven starts, 12 goals conceded) in the 2004–05 season, as Boavista finished in sixth position, narrowly missing out on UEFA Cup qualification; aged nearly 37, he left the club and retired from football.
International career
A Senegalese internationalSenegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
during 15 years - he did not receive any callups from June 1996–July 2006 however- Faye represented the nation at the 1992 African Cup of Nations
1992 African Cup of Nations
The 1992 African Cup of Nations was the 18th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Senegal. The field expanded to twelve teams, split into four groups of three; the top two teams in each group advanced to the quarterfinals...
, being a backup in an eventual quarterfinal exit for the hosts.
Honours
- Diaraf:
- Senegalese CupSenegal FA CupThe Senegal FA Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Senegalese football. It was created in 1961.-Winners:*1961 : Espoir Saint-Louis*1962 : ASC Jeanne d'Arc 6-1 Foyer de Casamance*1963 : US Rail 3-2 Olympique de Ngor...
: 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95
- Senegalese Cup
- Boavista:
- Portuguese League: 2000–01