Ismaila Sarr

Ismaila Sarr (born 25 February 1998) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Watford and the Senegal national team.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Saint-Louis, Senegal, Sarr started his football career with Senegalese football club Generation Foot.

Metz

On 13 July 2016, Sarr signed his first professional contract with FC Metz for five years. He made his league debut on 13 August 2016 against Lille OSC at Stade Saint-Symphorien, the FC Metz's home ground, which Metz won by 3–2. In this match, he played 20 minutes, after he was substituted for Florent Mollet.

Stade Rennais

On 26 July 2017, Sarr signed a four-year contract with Ligue 1 side Rennes. The transfer fee paid to Metz was reported as €17 or 20 million, depending on the source. He picked the transfer to Rennes over a move to FC Barcelona.

On 13 December 2018, Sarr scored twice in the second half (including a penalty), as Rennes clinched their place in the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League knockout phase with a (Group K, Matchday 6) 2–0 home win over FC Astana.

Watford

On 8 August 2019, Sarr joined Premier League club Watford on a five-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Rennes was a club record for Watford and reported as "in the region of £30 million. He scored his first goal for Watford in an EFL Cup tie against Coventry City on 27 August 2019.

On 29 February 2020, Sarr picked up two goals and an assist in Watford's 3–0 home victory over Liverpool, handing Liverpool their first defeat of the 2019–20 season and ending the club's 44-match unbeaten league run.

On 24 April 2021, Sarr scored from the penalty spot in Watford’s 1–0 home win over Millwall in the Championship, sealing Watford’s return to the Premier League after one season. Sarr ended as Watford’s top scorer for the 2020–21 season, scoring thirteen goals.

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