Sadio Mané

Red Bull Salzburg Emergence

Mané joined Red Bull Salzburg from Metz and quickly became one of the Austrian Bundesliga's most exciting young talents. His pace and goal-scoring ability attracted interest from bigger leagues.

Southampton Premier League Move

Mané transferred to Southampton for £11.8 million, making his mark in the Premier League. His impressive performances, including the fastest Premier League hat-trick at the time, put him on the radar of top clubs.

Liverpool Transfer

Mané joined Liverpool for £34 million, becoming Jürgen Klopp's first major attacking signing. He immediately formed a lethal partnership with Firmino and, later, Salah in Liverpool's front three.

Champions League Winner

Mané won the Champions League with Liverpool, scoring crucial goals throughout the campaign. He finished fourth in the Ballon d'Or voting, establishing himself as one of the world's elite players.

Premier League Champion

Mané was instrumental in Liverpool's first Premier League title in 30 years, forming one of the most feared attacking trios in football history. His performances earned him global recognition and endorsement deals.

AFCON Hero and Bayern Move

Mané led Senegal to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title and then transferred to Bayern Munich for €32 million. This move to one of Europe's biggest clubs appeared to be the pinnacle of his career.

Al-Nassr Saudi Move

After just one season at Bayern, Mané joined Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia for a reported €40 million. While financially lucrative, this move signaled his exit from European elite football at age 31.

Saudi Pro League Star

Mané continues to play for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, no longer competing at the highest level of European football. However, he remains well-known globally for his accomplishments with Liverpool and Senegal, including a Premier League title, Champions League trophy, and AFCON victory, maintaining solid recognition as one of Africa's greatest players.