Younousse Sankharé

• Full name: Younousse Sankharé
• Date of birth: 10 May 1990
• Place of birth: Saint-Denis, France
• Nationality: Senegalese (also French-born; chose to represent Senegal at senior international level)
• Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder
• Height: Approximately 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Youth clubs: Red Star 93, Paris Saint-Germain academy
• Paris Saint-Germain (senior debut): Made early senior appearances for PSG
• Clubs played for: Besides PSG, Sankharé’s professional career has included loan spells and permanent moves to clubs such as Dijon, Reims, Guingamp, Lille, Bordeaux, and Turkish side Fatih Karagümrük among others.
• CSKA Sofia: Younousse Sankharé joined Bulgarian champions CSKA Sofia in 2024, signing to strengthen their midfield with his experience from top European leagues. He brought defensive solidity, passing range and set-piece ability to the squad.

International career

• Sankharé was born in France and represented France at youth levels, but he opted to play for the Senegal national team at senior level. He has been called up to Senegal’s squad in recent years.

Playing style

• Technically comfortable central midfielder capable of playing as a deep-lying playmaker or a more defensive holding midfielder.
• Known for passing range, vision, set-piece delivery and occasional long-range shooting.
• Provides experience and leadership in midfield, useful in both possession phases and defensive transitions.

Notable facts

• Developed at the Paris Saint-Germain academy, Sankharé built a long professional career across France’s top divisions before moves abroad.
• His decision to represent Senegal reflects his heritage and added international experience to his resume.

Current status

As of 2024, Younousse Sankharé is a CSKA Sofia player, contributing to their domestic and European campaigns with his midfield experience.