26 Facts About Habib Beye

Habib Frederic Beye was born on 19 October 1977 and is a former professional footballer who played as a right-back.

Habib Beye is currently the manager of French Ligue 1 club Rennes.

Habib Beye was part of their squads at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2002,2004,2006 and 2008, as well as a quarter-finalist at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Habib Beye was born in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, and grew up in Le Port-Marly.

Habib Beye joined Paris Saint-Germain in 1997, though he progressed no further than the reserve side, playing in the national fifth division.

Habib Beye transferred at the end of the season to Strasbourg in 1998 for an undisclosed amount.

Habib Beye was a member of the Strasbourg side that won the 2001 French Cup, eventually defeating third division Amiens in a penalty shoot-out, which helped his team achieve UEFA Cup qualification in the following season.

Habib Beye appeared a total of 134 times in the league for Strasbourg, scoring 8 goals.

Habib Beye said that despite his Parisian upbringing, he had always supported the club.

Habib Beye was in the side that reached the 2004 UEFA Cup Final, a run which involved a performance as a central defender against Newcastle United.

Habib Beye was voted the fans' Player of the Year in 2006.

Habib Beye was captain of the club for two years prior to his move to Newcastle United.

Habib Beye signed a three-year contract, with then Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce declaring that he was very pleased with the transfer.

Habib Beye then made his full debut at home to West Ham United.

On 22 May 2008, Habib Beye was named Newcastle player of the season based on fan votes to a poll organised by the Evening Chronicle, he was then named the official Newcastle player of the season on 23 May 2008, as well as being named the Newcastle United Disabled Supporters Association Player of the Season on 22 August.

Habib Beye was sent off after only 12 minutes for a challenge on Robinho, the first red card of his Newcastle career.

However, the continuing problems behind the scenes at Newcastle would lead to Habib Beye stating that he would have to leave the club in order to save his career.

Habib Beye was sent off near the end of his third game for Villa in an away tie against West Ham United.

Habib Beye found it hard to break into the Villa first team with the likes of Carlos Cuellar and Luke Young ahead of him in the pecking order and often found himself restricted to bench appearances.

In February 2012, it was announced that Habib Beye's contract had been cancelled by mutual consent.

Habib Beye helped Doncaster to two home clean sheets in a row, whilst winning the sponsors man of the match award in both games and has been a regular starter in the team.

Habib Beye played in the Senegal national squad from 2001 to 2008, winning 45 caps and scoring one goal.

Habib Beye was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations and then became quarter-finalists at the World Cup in South Korea and Japan, making substitute appearances against Denmark, Uruguay and Sweden.

Habib Beye retired from international football in an effort to concentrate on his club career following a first-round exit at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.

On 30 January 2025, Habib Beye signed with Ligue 1 side Rennes, until the end of the season with the option for one more campaign.

Habib Beye joined the club with them in the relegation play-off place in 16th, after Jorge Sampaoli had left by mutual consent.