Assane N'Diaye (August 1, 1974 – February 13, 2008) was a
football
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defender from
Senegal
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. As well as playing in the centre of defence, N'Diaye was accomplished as a defensive midfielder. His main footballing attributes were mostly physical, his strength and pace in particular, however he also was an unnervingly accurate passer. He played a key role for
Shakhtar Donetsk
Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk () is a Ukrainian professional Association football, football club that was based in the city of Donetsk until 2014 when, due to the War in Donbas (2014–2022), War in Donbas, the club was forced to move to Lvi ...
during their first league win in 2002. Around the time of his move to Shakhtar, he was very highly rated and great things were expected of him. His attributes on
Championship Manager 01/02 in particular, showed his perceived potential. However, one of the criticisms directed at N'Diaye was his supposed lack of passion and determination, something which may have halted his ascent to the top level of football.
He died in 2008 after a short illness at the age of 33.
References
External links
Profile on Shakhtar Donetsk fan site(Russian)(Russian)(French)
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1974 births
2008 deaths
Senegalese men's footballers
Senegal men's international footballers
2000 African Cup of Nations players
FC Shakhtar Donetsk players
FC Shakhtar-2 Donetsk players
Men's association football defenders
ASC Jeanne d'Arc players
Ukrainian Premier League players
Ukrainian First League players
Senegalese expatriate men's footballers
Expatriate men's footballers in Ukraine
Senegalese expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine
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