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My Take
Pape Thiaw is one of those figures whose second act outshines the first. A Senegalese forward born in Dakar in 1981, he spent his playing years as a striker, but what really catches my eye is his move into management and his role as head coach of the Senegal national team. Going from the pitch to leading your own country at the highest level says a lot about his football intelligence and the trust he's earned at home. I find homegrown coaches especially compelling because they understand the culture they're steering. I'd be curious to follow how his tactical identity shapes Senegal's next generation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pape Thiaw
- Name (Japanese)
- パペ・ティアウ
- Reading
- ぱぺ・てぃあう
- Born
- February 5, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Dakar, Dakar Department, Senegal
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pape Thiaw born?
Born February 5, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Pape Thiaw from?
Pape Thiaw is from Dakar, Dakar Department, Senegal.
What does Pape Thiaw do?
Pape Thiaw works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Pape Thiaw?
Pape Thiaw is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.