Idrissa Gueye

Idrissa Gueye is a Senegalese midfielder currently with Everton, where his game is defined by tempo control, ball carrying, and the ability to connect both penalty areas. His role at Everton has become an important marker in a career shaped by work rate, tactical intelligence, and responsibility in possession. For Senegal, he has become part of an African power with the physical profile to make any group uncomfortable and is asked to give the national team control between the boxes when tournament margins tighten. At World Cup 2026, the key question is whether Idrissa Gueye can carry his club rhythm into the international stage, handle the physical tempo of the group, and deliver one or two decisive moments that change the shape of Senegal's campaign.