History of Sadio Mané in Timeline
Sadio Mané is a highly regarded Senegalese professional footballer. He plays forward or winger for Al Nassr and the Senegal national team. His speed, dribbling skills, and pressing tactics make him one of the best players of his time and one of the greatest African players ever.
1 August 2023: Mané Signs with Al Nassr
On 1 August 2023, Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr announced the signing of Sadio Mané. Mané revealed that former Liverpool teammates Fabinho and Roberto Firmino had recommended the move to him.
1 January 2015: Mané Suffers Calf Injury
On 1 January 2015, Sadio Mané suffered a calf injury during Southampton's 2–0 win against Arsenal, ruling him out of the Senegalese squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. He later returned to play in the final two group matches.
11 November 2022: Mané Included in Senegal's World Cup Squad
On 11 November 2022, Sadio Mané was included in Senegal's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar despite being injured. However, on 17 November, he was ruled out of the tournament.
14 August 2023: Mané Scores First Goal for Al Nassr
On 14 August 2023, Sadio Mané scored his first goal for Al Nassr in a 2–1 loss against Al-Ettifaq in the league.
18 November 2023: Mané's 100th Appearance for Senegal
On 18 November 2023, Sadio Mané made his 100th appearance for Senegal, scoring twice in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Sudan.
1972: Record-Breaking Home Wins for Liverpool
In 1972, Bill Shankly's Liverpool team set a record with 21 consecutive home wins. This record was later matched in a different era.
April 1992: Birth of Sadio Mané
Sadio Mané was born in April 1992.
1994: Previous Fastest Hat-trick Record
Before Sadio Mané, the record for the fastest Premier League hat-trick was held by Robbie Fowler, set in 1994.
2009: Scouting and Joining Génération Foot
In 2009, Sadio Mané was scouted and joined the Senegalese football club Génération Foot.
2010: Génération Foot's Promotion
Sadio Mané helped Génération Foot gain promotion to the second division in the 2010-11 season.
2011: Joining Metz FC
Sadio Mané signed with FC Metz in 2011.
January 2012: Professional Debut with Metz
On 14 January 2012, Sadio Mané made his professional debut with FC Metz in Ligue 2.
August 2012: Transfer to Red Bull Salzburg
In August 2012, Sadio Mané transferred to Red Bull Salzburg for a fee of €4 million.
2012: Mané at the 2012 Olympic Tournament
In 2012, Sadio Mané was part of the Senegal team at the Olympic tournament. He started every match as Senegal advanced through Group A before losing 4–2 after extra time to Mexico in the quarter-finals.
2012: Liverpool's FA Cup Drought Ends
Prior to their win in 2022, Liverpool had last tasted victory in the FA Cup back in 2012, highlighting the significance of their triumph.
2012: Senegal National Team Debut
Sadio Mané made his debut for the Senegal national football team in 2012.
2012: Mané Joins Red Bull Salzburg
In 2012, Sadio Mané transferred to Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg.
October 2013: First Hat-trick in Austrian Bundesliga
Sadio Mané scored his first hat-trick in the Austrian Bundesliga in October 2013, while playing for Red Bull Salzburg.
2013: Domestic Double with Red Bull Salzburg
Sadio Mané won a domestic double with Red Bull Salzburg in the 2013-14 season.
May 2014: Another Hat-trick for Salzburg
Sadio Mané scored another hat-trick for Red Bull Salzburg in May 2014, during a cup semi-final match.
August 2014: Seeking a Transfer from Salzburg
In August 2014, Sadio Mané forced a transfer from Red Bull Salzburg.
September 2014: Transfer to Southampton
Sadio Mané transferred to Southampton FC in September 2014.
February 2015: Disciplinary Action at Southampton
Sadio Mané was dropped from Southampton's starting lineup in February 2015 for being late to the stadium.
2015: Africa Cup of Nations Participation
Sadio Mané represented Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015.
2015: Fastest Premier League Hat-trick
Sadio Mané set a new Premier League record for the fastest hat-trick in 2015, scoring three goals in 176 seconds against Aston Villa.
2015: Europa League Contributions
Sadio Mané contributed with assists and a goal during the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds in 2015.
January 2016: Further Disciplinary Issues
Sadio Mané was again dropped from Southampton's starting lineup in January 2016 for being late to a pre-match meeting.
March 2016: Return to Scoring Form
In March 2016, after a period without a goal, Sadio Mané scored twice against Liverpool and went on a scoring streak.
June 2016: Record-Breaking Transfer to Liverpool
In June 2016, Sadio Mané joined Liverpool FC for a then-record fee for an African player.
2016: Mané's Transfer to Liverpool
Sadio Mané joined Liverpool FC in 2016, making him the most expensive African player at the time.
February 2017: Two Goals Against Tottenham Hotspur
In February 2017, Sadio Mané scored two goals in quick succession against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, securing Liverpool's first league victory of the year.
April 2017: Named in PFA Team of the Year
Mané's impressive performance in the 2016-17 season, which included scoring 13 league goals, earned him a place in the PFA Team of the Year in April 2017.
May 2017: Liverpool Player of the Season
Despite missing part of the season due to injury, Sadio Mané's significant contribution to Liverpool earned him the title of Liverpool Player of the Season in May 2017.
August 2017: First Goal of the Season and Player of the Month
The start of the 2017-18 season saw Mané score Liverpool's first goal in a draw with Watford. His consistent goal-scoring, with a goal in each of the Reds' August matches, earned him the Premier League Player of the Month award.
September 2017: Red Card Against Manchester City
In September 2017, during a match against Manchester City, Mané received a straight red card and a three-match ban for a high boot on goalkeeper Ederson.
November 2017: Mané's House Burgled
In November 2017, Sadio Mané's house in Allerton, Liverpool, was burgled. He is a practising Muslim and is occasionally seen making du'a before matches.
2017: Became Highest Scoring Senegalese in Premier League History
During the 2017-2018 season, Mané became the highest-scoring Senegalese player in the history of the Premier League, surpassing Demba Ba's record of 43 goals.
2017: Mané at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations
In 2017, Sadio Mané represented Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, scoring goals in each of the nation's opening two games. Senegal was eliminated in the quarter-finals after Mané missed a penalty in the shootout against Cameroon.
2017: Africa Cup of Nations Participation
Sadio Mané represented Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017.
February 2018: First Hat-trick for Liverpool
Mané achieved his first hat-trick for Liverpool in a resounding 5-0 win against Porto in the Champions League round of 16 first leg in February 2018, making him only the second player in the club's history to score an away European hat-trick.
May 2018: Mané at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
In May 2018, Sadio Mané was named in Senegal's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He scored the opening goal in a 2–2 draw against Japan in the group stage, but Senegal was eliminated after the first stage.
November 2018: New Long-Term Contract with Liverpool
Sadio Mané committed his future to Liverpool by signing a new long-term contract with the club in November 2018.
2018: Goal in the Champions League Final and Record-Breaking Season
In the 2018 UEFA Champions League final, Mané scored a crucial equalizing goal for Liverpool against Real Madrid, becoming the first Senegalese player to achieve this feat in a Champions League final. This goal marked his tenth in the competition that season, making Liverpool the first team in history to boast three players—Mané, Salah, and Firmino—with 10 or more goals in a single Champions League season.
2018: World Cup Participation
Sadio Mané played for Senegal in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the nation's second appearance in the tournament.
2018: Back-to-Back Champions League Finals
Sadio Mané played a key role in Liverpool reaching consecutive UEFA Champions League finals in 2018 and 2019.
February 2019: Mané's House Burgled Again
In February 2019, Sadio Mané's house in Allerton, Liverpool, was burgled for the second time.
March 2019: 50th Goal for Liverpool and Record-Breaking Performances
Mané reached a personal milestone in March 2019, scoring his 50th competitive goal for Liverpool during a win against Burnley. This achievement also made him only the fifth Liverpool player to score in six consecutive home Premier League appearances. Adding to his accomplishments, he became the club's all-time leading scorer away from home in the Champions League, with seven goals. Furthermore, Mané broke another of Demba Ba's records, becoming the Senegalese player with the most goals in a single Premier League season.
August 2019: UEFA Super Cup Victory and Man of the Match
Mané's exceptional performance, which included scoring two goals in the 2019 UEFA Super Cup final against Chelsea, earned him the Man of the Match award. His contribution was instrumental in Liverpool's victory.
2019: Mané Donates to Build School
In 2019, Sadio Mané donated £250,000 to build a school in his hometown of Bambali, Senegal.
2019: Mané at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
In 2019, Sadio Mané was part of Senegal's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. He scored goals and missed penalties, helping Senegal reach the final, where they lost to Algeria. Mané was named in the Team of the Tournament.
2019: Champions League Victory and Premier League Golden Boot
In 2019, Sadio Mané won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool and was the Premier League's joint-top scorer.
2019: Africa Cup of Nations Runner-Up
Sadio Mané helped Senegal reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019.
2019: Premier League Golden Boot and Champions League Victory
The year 2019 marked a significant year for Mané, as he achieved several milestones. He earned the prestigious Premier League Golden Boot award, sharing the honor with teammate Mohamed Salah and Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. In a historic moment, he played a key role in Liverpool's Champions League triumph, winning the final against Tottenham Hotspur. In the final, his early cross led to a penalty in the opening minute, setting the stage for Liverpool's victory.
2019: Ballon d'Or Nomination, Club World Cup Win, and Record-Breaking Unbeaten Run
In 2019, Mané received a nomination for the prestigious Ballon d'Or, finishing in fourth place. That year, he played a vital role in Liverpool's FIFA Club World Cup victory, providing the assist for the winning goal against Flamengo in the final. He continued his impressive form in the Premier League, contributing significantly to Liverpool's record-breaking 32-match unbeaten run, a new club record.
January 2020: CAF African Footballer of the Year
Sadio Mané was crowned CAF African Footballer of the Year in January 2020, becoming the second Senegalese player, after El Hadji Diouf, to receive this honor.
March 2020: Mané Donates to Fight COVID-19
In March 2020, Sadio Mané donated £41,000 to the national committee fighting COVID-19 in Senegal.
September 2020: Opening Goals in the Premier League
Mané kickstarted his scoring campaign in the 2020-21 Premier League season by netting both goals in Liverpool's 2-0 victory against Chelsea.
October 2020: Positive COVID-19 Test
In October 2020, Sadio Mané tested positive for COVID-19.
2020: Ending Liverpool's Title Drought
Sadio Mané was instrumental in Liverpool winning the 2019-20 Premier League, ending a 30-year drought for the club.
May 2021: Champions League Qualification
Mané played a pivotal role in securing Liverpool's qualification for the Champions League in May 2021. His brace in the final game of the season against Crystal Palace ensured a third-place finish for Liverpool.
September 2021: 100th Goal for Liverpool and New Premier League Record
Mané achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his 100th goal for Liverpool during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace in September 2021. This achievement also marked a new Premier League record, as he became the first player in the league's history to score in nine consecutive games against the same opponent.
October 2021: 100 Premier League Goals
In October 2021, Sadio Mané scored his 100th Premier League goal, becoming the third African player to achieve this.
2021: Africa Cup of Nations Victory
Sadio Mané led Senegal to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title in 2021, scoring the winning penalty in the final.
2021: Senegal Wins 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
In 2021, Sadio Mané starred for Senegal as they won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. He scored the winning penalty in the final against Egypt and was named the player of the tournament.
2021: Awarded Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion
In 2021, Sadio Mané was honored as a Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion by Senegal's President, Macky Sall. This prestigious recognition followed Senegal's victory at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
2021: Mané Donates to Build Hospital
In 2021, Sadio Mané donated £500,000 towards the construction of a hospital in Bambali, Senegal. He also financed other community projects, including a petrol station, a post office, and free internet for the school.
April 2022: Key Goals Against Manchester City and FA Cup Triumph
On his 30th birthday, Mané scored a crucial equalizing goal against Manchester City, rescuing a point for Liverpool. He continued his scoring form against Manchester City, netting twice in the FA Cup semi-final, helping Liverpool secure a place in the final, which they ultimately won. This victory marked Liverpool's first FA Cup triumph since 2012.
2022: Ballon d'Or Runner-Up
Sadio Mané finished second in the Ballon d'Or in 2022.
2022: Second African Footballer of the Year Award
Sadio Mané was named African Footballer of the Year for the second time in 2022.
2022: Mané Qualifies Senegal for 2022 FIFA World Cup
In 2022, Sadio Mané scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Egypt, qualifying Senegal for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
December 2023: Mané Named in Senegal's Squad for 2023 AFCON
In December 2023, Sadio Mané was named in Senegal's squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in the Ivory Coast.
2023: Africa Cup of Nations Participation
Sadio Mané represented Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.
January 2024: Marriage to Aisha Tamba
Sadio Mané married Aisha Tamba, who is 13 years his junior, in January 2024. The ceremony was an Islamic rite. At the time, he was 31, and she was 18. They had reportedly met over two years prior.
22 June 2022: Mané Joins Bayern Munich
On 22 June 2022, Sadio Mané joined Bundesliga club Bayern Munich on a contract lasting until 30 June 2025. The transfer fee was reported to be €32 million (£27.4m), potentially rising to €41 million (£35m) based on appearances and achievements.
26 February 2023: Mané Returns from Injury
On 26 February 2023, Sadio Mané made his return from a three-month injury layoff by coming on as a substitute in Bayern Munich's 3–0 win against Union Berlin.
30 July 2022: Mané's Official Debut for Bayern Munich
On 30 July 2022, Sadio Mané made his official debut for Bayern Munich in the 2022 DFL-Supercup. He scored a debut goal, helping Bayern achieve a 5–3 victory over RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena.
4 June 2022: Mané Becomes Senegal's All-Time Top Scorer
On 4 June 2022, Sadio Mané scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 win against Benin during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, becoming Senegal's all-time top scorer with 32 goals.