Dame Gueye (born 12 August 1995) is a Senegalese

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who plays as a winger or

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for

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Early life

Gueye joined the youth academy of Senegalese side

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at the age of eleven.

Career

Gueye trialed with French sides Brest and Auxerre. In 2019, he signed for French side

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, but left due to administrative problems. After that, he signed for French side FC Loon-Plage, where he was regarded as one of he club's most important players. In 2021, he signed for French side

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, where he was regarded as one of he club's most important players.

Style of play

Gueye initially operated as a winger before switching to striker.

Personal life

Gueye is a native of

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, Senegal.

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