Senegalese footballer and manager (born 1977)
Omar Daf |
| Personal information |
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| Date of birth | (1977-02-12)12 February 1977 (age 49) |
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| Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal |
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Position | Defender |
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| Team information |
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Current team | Amiens (head coach) |
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| Youth career |
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| 0000–1995 | US Gorée |
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| Senior career* |
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
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| 1995–1996 | Westerlo | 2 | (0) |
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| 1996–1997 | Thonon-Chablais | 4 | (0) |
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| 1997–2009 | Sochaux | 188 | (0) |
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| 2009–2012 | Brest | 78 | (1) |
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| 2012–2013 | Sochaux | 5 | (0) |
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| Total | | 277 | (1) |
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| International career |
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| 1998–2012 | Senegal | 55 | (0) |
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| Managerial career |
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| 2018–2022 | Sochaux |
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| 2022–2023 | Dijon |
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| 2023– | Amiens |
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Omar Daf (born 12 February 1977) is a Senegalesefootballmanager and former player who is currently the head coach ofLigue 2 clubAmiens. ASenegal international withFrench nationality, Daf represented his country at the2002 FIFA World Cup. He played as afull-back, but could also play atcentre-back.
Born inDakar, Daf began playing football withUS Gorée. At age 17, a Belgian football scout, Karel Brokken, recruited him toBelgian Second Division sideK.V.C. Westerlo, where he began his professional career. A year later, Daf joined FrenchChampionnat National 2 sideThonon-Chablais, before embarking on a 12-year spell withSochaux in 1997.[1]
In November 2018, Daf became manager of Sochaux.[2] In January 2019, he extended his contract until 2021.[3]
In June 2023, Daf was appointed as the manager ofLigue 2 clubAmiens.[4]
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