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Issa Laye

Qatari footballer (born 1997)

Gueye Seydinaissa Laye is a professional footballer who plays as a center back or defensive midfielder for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi. Born in Senegal, he represents the Qatar national team.

Issa Laye
Issa Laye
Personal information
Full name Gueye Seydinaissa Laye
Date of birth (1997-12-22) 22 December 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth Senegal
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Al-Arabi
Number 19
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2025 Lusail 33 (2)
2024–2025 → Al-Shamal (loan) 0 (0)
2025 → Al-Arabi (loan) 6 (0)
2025– Al-Arabi 7 (0)
International career
2025– Qatar 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 January 2026

Gueye Seydinaissa Laye (Arabic: عيسى لاي; born 22 December 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a center back or defensive midfielder for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi. Born in Senegal, he represents the Qatar national team.[3][4][5]

Club career

On 1 July 2020, Laye joined side Lusail in Qatari Second Division. On 10 September 2024, Laye joined side Al-Shamal in Qatar Stars League on a one-year loan[6] On 30 January 2025, Laye joined side Al-Arabi in Qatar Stars League on a half-year loan.[7] On 18 July 2025, Laye moved to Al-Arabi permanently and signed a five-year contract.[8]

International career

In 2025, Laye obtained Qatari citizenship and was selected to join the Qatar national team to participate at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.[9]

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