Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dan Ndoye

Discover the career path of Dan Ndoye, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Dan Assane Ndoye is a Swiss professional footballer. Primarily a forward or winger, he currently plays for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Ndoye is also a member of the Switzerland national team. His career highlights his skills as a versatile attacking player, representing both his club and country at a high level in professional soccer.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2018: Start of the 2018-19 Season

In the second half of the 2018–19 season, he started his professional career.

February 2019: Professional Debut and First Goal

In February 2019, Dan Ndoye made his professional debut against FC Vaduz on February 8, 2019. Five days later, he scored his first goal for Lausanne against SC Kriens.

2019: Loan back to Lausanne

Dan Ndoye remained at Lausanne on loan for the rest of the 2019–20 season after signing with OGC Nice.

January 2020: Signed with OGC Nice and Loan Back to Lausanne

On January 27, 2020, OGC Nice confirmed the signing of Dan Ndoye but he was loaned back to Lausanne for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

August 2021: Loan Move to Basel

In August 2021, Dan Ndoye completed a one-year loan move to Basel and joined their first team for the 2021-22 season.

2021: UEFA European Under-21 Championship

In 2021, Dan Ndoye represented Switzerland at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

February 2022: Permanent Contract with Basel

On February 4, 2022, Basel exercised their purchase option and signed Dan Ndoye to a permanent contract lasting until the summer of 2026.

September 2022: Debut for Switzerland Senior Team

On September 24, 2022, Dan Ndoye made his debut for the Switzerland senior team in a UEFA Nations League fixture against Spain.

August 2023: Signed for Bologna

On August 14, 2023, Dan Ndoye signed for Serie A club Bologna alongside teammate Riccardo Calafiori.

2023: UEFA European Under-21 Championship

In 2023, Dan Ndoye represented Switzerland at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

June 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Finals

In June 2024, Dan Ndoye was named in Switzerland's squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 finals, and scored his first international goal in a 1–1 draw against Germany.

May 2025: Coppa Italia Victory

On May 14, 2025, Dan Ndoye scored the decisive goal in a 1–0 win over Milan in the Coppa Italia final, securing his club's first title in the competition in 51 years.