Cher Ndour (born 27 July 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Fiorentina.
Club career
Benfica
Born in Brescia, Lombardy, Ndour began his football training at the youth academy of ASD San Giacomo,[1] before moving to the youth academy of Brescia, before moving to the youth academy of Atalanta at the age of 9.[2] On 31 July 2020, he transferred to Benfica.[3] He made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 2–0 Liga Portugal 2 win over Oliveirense on 2 May 2021, coming in as a sub in the 91st minute replacing Gonçalo Ramos.[4] At 16 years and 279, Ndour is the youngest ever debutante for Benfica B, taking the record from João Félix.[5]
On 18 March 2023, Ndour made his Primeira Liga debut for Benfica, coming on a substitute to Rafa Silva in the last minute of a 5–1 win over Vitória de Guimarães.[6]
Paris Saint-Germain
On 12 July 2023, Ndour signed for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract until 30 June 2028.[7] He made his debut as a substitute in a 4–1 away win over Lyon on 3 September 2023, becoming the ninth Italian to play for the Parisians.[8] On 7 January 2024, Ndour scored his first goal for PSG in a 9–0 victory away at Régional 1 side Revel, in the round of 64 of the Coupe de France.[9]
Braga (loan)
On 29 January 2024, Ndour was loaned to Primeira Liga club Braga until the end of the season.[10][11]
Beşiktaş (loan)
On 13 August 2024, Ndour was loaned to Süper Lig club Beşiktaş for the 2024–25 season.[12]
Fiorentina
On 3 February 2025, Serie A club Fiorentina bought Ndour for €5 million plus a 50% sell-on clause. He signed a contract until June 2029.[13]
International career
Born in Italy to a Senegalese father and an Italian mother, Ndour is a youth international for Italy.[14]
In June 2023, he was included in the Italian under-19 squad for the UEFA European Championship in Malta,[15] where the Azzurrini eventually won their second continental title.[16][17]
On 8 September 2023, he made his debut with the Italy U21 side, in the qualifying match against Latvia.
Career statistics
- As of match played 28 February 2025[18]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Benfica B | 2020–21 | Liga Portugal 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | Liga Portugal 2 | 26 | 1 | — | — | 26 | 1 | |||
| 2022–23 | Liga Portugal 2 | 30 | 4 | — | — | 30 | 4 | |||
| Total | 57 | 5 | — | — | 57 | 5 | ||||
| Benfica | 2022–23 | Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Braga (loan) | 2023–24 | Primeira Liga | 9 | 1 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
| Beşiktaş (loan) | 2024–25 | Süper Lig | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9[a] | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Fiorentina | 2024–25 | Serie A | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career Total | 85 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 98 | 8 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
Honours
Benfica
- Primeira Liga: 2022–23[19]
- Campeonato Nacional de Juniores: 2021–22[20]
- UEFA Youth League: 2021–22[21]
- Under-20 Intercontinental Cup: 2022[22]
Paris Saint-Germain
Italy U19
References
- ^ "Cher Ndour: Why Paris Saint-Germain moved quickly to beat Man Utd to signing of the next Paul Pogba". Goal.com. 27 June 2023.
- ^ Bertelli, Luca (8 July 2020). "Cher Ndour, a 16 anni è già una stella del calcio". Corriere della Sera.
- ^ "New Signing: Cher Ndour". www.slbenfica.pt.
- ^ "UD Oliveirense vs. Benfica II - 2 May 2021 - Soccerway". ca.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Cher Ndour faz história e bate recorde de João Félix". www.record.pt.
- ^ "Benfica : Cher Ndour fait ses débuts officiels avec l'équipe première" (in French). wiwsport.com. 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Cher Ndour signs for Paris Saint-Germain". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Barcola, Ndour make PSG debuts". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Paris secure their spot in the Round of 32". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 7 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Cher Ndour (PSG) prêté à Braga jusqu'à la fin de la saison" [Cher Ndour (PSG) loaned to Braga until the end of the season] (in French). L'Équipe. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Cher Ndour assina pelo Braga" [Cher Ndour signs for Braga] (in Portuguese). S.C. Braga. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Cher Ndour joins Beşiktaş JK on loan". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "OFFICIAL: Fiorentina Sign Cher Ndour". FootItalia.com. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Mercato : le jeune Cher Ndour signe à Benfica". 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Bollini sceglie i 20 Azzurrini per l'Europeo. Domani mattina partenza per Malta". Italian Football Federation (in Italian). 29 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ a b Honeyman, Sam. "Portugal 0-1 Italy: Kayode heads resilient Azzurrini to second Under-19 title". UEFA.com. UEFA. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ a b Scognamiglio, Pietro (16 July 2023). "Gli azzurrini trionfano: campioni d'Europa Under 19. Battuto il Portogallo" (in Italian). La Gazzetta dello Sport. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Cher Ndour at Soccerway
- ^ Eis os 32 campeões de 2022/2023 (oito já tinham saído) - Fotogaleria Archived 29 May 2023 at the Wayback Machine A Bola
- ^ Raio X de Jogador Cher Ndour Benfica zerozero.pt
- ^ Conheça os 24 heróis da Youth League (Benfica)
- ^ "Sub-20: a Taça Intercontinental é nossa!" (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Paris Saint-Germain win their 12th Ligue 1 title!". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
External links
- Cher Ndour at Soccerway
- Cher Ndour at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- FIGC U15 Profile
- FIGC U16 Profile
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