Makhtar Gueye (born 4 December 1997) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Shanghai Shenhua.
Club career Saint-Étienne Gueye made his first team debut for AS Saint-Étienne in a 1–1 Ligue 1 away draw Strasbourg on 19 August 2018. He replaced Ole Selnæs in the 84th minute and scored the equaliser four minutes later.
Oostende In 2020, Gueye moved to Belgian side K.V. Oostende.
Loan to Zaragoza On 31 August 2022, Gueye joined Zaragoza in Spain on a season-long loan.
RWD Molenbeek On 30 July 2023, newly-promoted Belgian Pro League side RWD Molenbeek announced the signing of Gueye on a three-year contract, for a reported fee of €3 million.
Blackburn Rovers On 30 July 2024, Gueye joined Blackburn Rovers on a three-year deal through to June 2027, with a 12-month option. He scored his first goal for Blackburn on 13 August 2024 in an EFL Cup tie against Stockport County.
Shanghai Shenhua On 13 January 2026, Gueye joined Shanghai Shenhua for an Undisclosed fee.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSaint-Étienne II2017–18National 383————832018–19National 2176————176Total259————259Saint-Étienne2018–19Ligue 1510000——51Nancy (loan)2019–20Ligue 22052121——247KV Oostende2020–21Belgian First Division A311122——2035132021–22Belgian First Division A311210———32122022–23Belgian Pro League4000———40Total662332——207125Zaragoza (loan)2022–23Segunda División22010———230RWD Molenbeek2023–24Belgian Pro League321130———3511Blackburn Rovers2024–25Championship4461022——4782025–26Championship1600010——170Total6061032——648Shanghai Shenhua2026Chinese Super League7500—20—95Career total2376010353202025666
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