Issa Laye
Qatari footballer (born 1997)
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Gueye Seydinaissa Laye (Arabic: عيسى لاي; born 22 December 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a center back for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi. Born in Senegal, he represents the Qatar national team.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gueye Seydinaissa Laye | ||
| Date of birth | 22 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Senegal | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Center-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Arabi | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2025 | Lusail | 33 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | → Al-Shamal (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Al-Arabi (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Al-Arabi | 7 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2025– | Qatar | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 January 2026 | |||
Club career
On 1 July 2020, Laye joined side Lusail in Qatari Second Division. On 10 September 2024, Laye joined side Al-Shamal in Qatar Stars League on a one-year loan[4] On 30 January 2025, Laye joined side Al-Arabi in Qatar Stars League on a half-year loan.[5] On 18 July 2025, Laye moved to Al-Arabi permanently and signed a five-year contract.[6]
International career
In 2025, Laye obtained Qatari citizenship and was selected to join the Qatar national team to participate at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.[7]
