Abdoulaye Fall

Abdoulaye Fall (born 18 May 1989) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Lleida Esportiu as a central midfielder.

Club Career

Born in Dakar, Fall joined S.L. Benfica's youth setup in October 2007, after a successful trial, from local US Goree. On 9 March of the following year he was selected on the bench for the Primeira Liga match against Uniao de Leiria, but remained unused in the 2–2 home draw.

In August 2008 Fall moved to La Vitreenne FC in France's CFA. After appearing regularly for the side he signed a two-year deal with Servette FC on 7 July 2011. After failing to gain a work permit, he moved to Spain and joined CD Badajoz in Segunda Division B.

Fall appeared in 23 matches (21 starts, 1980 minutes of action) and scored two goals during the campaign, as his side were eventually relegated. On 27 July 2012 he signed for Cadiz CF, also in the third level, after a trial period.

Fall was an ever-present figure for the Yellow Submarine, and signed a new four-year deal on 21 February 2013.