17 Facts About Abdoulaye Faye

Abdoulaye Faye was born in Dakar, Senegal and began his career at ASEC Ndiambour, before leaving the then top-three team to go to Jeanne d'Arc.

Abdoulaye Faye then went on to join Lens in July 2002, integrating into a squad which at that time included fellow Senegalese Papa Bouba Diop.

Abdoulaye Faye signed for English side Bolton Wanderers in July 2005 on loan.

Abdoulaye Faye came on as a substitute for the injured Radhi Jaidi and never looked back after a dominant display.

In December 2005 Abdoulaye Faye signed a permanent contract with Bolton.

Abdoulaye Faye was known for his dominant displays at central defence throughout the season and became a favourite amongst Bolton fans.

On 31 August 2007, Abdoulaye Faye signed a three-year contract at Newcastle United.

Abdoulaye Faye scored against Newcastle again later in the season in another draw between the two sides.

Abdoulaye Faye was voted player of the year by all of the club's supporters groups.

Abdoulaye Faye had another good season for City but was hampered by injuries and had to leave the field before 30 minutes on a number of occasions.

Abdoulaye Faye struggled to make much of an impact during the season and was released at the end of it after he was not offered a new contract.

Abdoulaye Faye joined Football League Championship side Hull City on 20 July 2012 on a one-year deal.

Abdoulaye Faye made his debut for the club on 11 August 2012 in the League Cup match at the KC Stadium against Rotherham United.

On 1 September 2012, against former club Bolton at the KC Stadium, Quinn delivered a high, hanging corner into the middle of Bolton's six-yard box where Abdoulaye Faye out-jumped the away defence and goalkeeper Adam Bogdan to head into the net for his first goal for the club.

Abdoulaye Faye signed a new one-year contract with Hull on 16 May 2013.

Abdoulaye Faye did make 3 appearances in the FA cup as Hull City reached the FA cup final for the first time in their history, however Abdoulaye Faye was an unused substitute for the Wembley semi-final, and did not make the bench for the FA cup final.

In December 2014 Abdoulaye Faye joined Malaysia Premier League side Sabah FA.