Magaye Gueye
A winger whose early promise at Everton flickered brightly before his career journeyed through clubs across Europe.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Senegalese-French footballer·Birthday: July 6·Millennials
Biography
Magaye Gueye's story is one of tantalizing potential that danced across borders. Born in France to Senegalese parents, his explosive pace and technical flair marked him as a future star in the youth ranks of Strasbourg and later Everton, where he arrived in 2010. His Goodison Park debut was dreamlike, providing an assist in a memorable win, and a stunning long-range goal against Chelsea hinted at a special talent. Yet, consistency at the highest level proved elusive. After loan spells back in France, he made a permanent move to Millwall before embarking on a nomadic football odyssey. His career became a map of European lower tiers and ambitious projects, with stops in Greece, Serbia, Slovakia, and Cyprus. Internationally, he initially represented France at youth levels but ultimately answered the call of his heritage, playing for Senegal's U-23 Olympic team. Gueye's path reflects the less-chronicled reality of professional football: a life of adaptation and resilience in pursuit of the game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Magaye was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Magaye Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Magaye's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored his first Premier League goal for Everton with a spectacular 25-yard strike against Chelsea in 2011.
- Switched international allegiance from France to Senegal, representing the Senegalese U-23 side.
- Played in the UEFA Europa League for Serbian club FK Čukarički.
Did You Know?
He is the cousin of former Paris Saint-Germain and Senegal national team midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
He was given the nickname 'Magaye Goal' by Everton fans after his strike against Chelsea.
He played for 11 different clubs across six countries during his professional career.
“I am a competitor, I want to play and show what I can do.”
