Abdoulaye Faye
CEL
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Sep 22, 2004 (22)
Left
6'3"
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2026/2027 La Liga
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2026/2027 La Liga
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Extends deal, joins Celta on loan
Faye extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen through 2031 and joined Celta Vigo on loan for the season, the club announced.
Analysis: Faye developed at Diambars FC before moving to European football in 2023 with BK Hacken, later spending time on loan at Orgryte before returning to Hacken and then signing with Leverkusen. He spent last season on loan at Lorient in Ligue 1, making 17 league appearances. The center back is known for his defensive strength, aerial dominance and composure in possession. Faye is expected to add depth and quality to Celta Vigo's backline under coach Claudio Giraldez.
Comes off bench in friendly
Faye came off the bench in the 64th minute during a friendly against Genk, easing concerns over the injury that forced him off in the previous game.
Analysis: Faye was forced off in the 40th minute against Offenbach Kickers after going down in a duel and grabbing his left calf, a moment that initially looked concerning, but the injury turned out to be minor, with him featuring off the bench just four days later against Genk. That recovery is a good sign heading into a season where, if Leverkusen maintain a back three, he'll be fighting for a center-back spot among a crowded group that includes Axel Tape, Jeanuel Belocian, Loic Bade, and Robert Andrich, alongside likely starters Edmond Tapsoba and Jarell Quansah.
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