Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom (born 12 May 2000) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Belgian Pro League club Gent.
Career A youth product of Diambars FC, he departed Senegal to join Virslīga side FK Auda in early 2022. After less than half a year and just 14 matches playing in the Latvian top flight, he departed Auda to join league rivals Riga FC. During his time in Riga, he won the 2025 Virslīga and the 2023 Latvian Football Cup. Additionally, he was chosen as the Latvian Highest league best player in 2025.
On 5 February he joined Swiss Super League side Grasshopper Club Zurich on a deal until summer 2029. The Swiss record champions paid a reported €600,000 fee for Ngom. On 21 May, he scored the winning goal via penalty in the extra-time of the second leg of the relegation play-off, via penalty, thus playing a vital role in his side avoiding relegation.
on 13 July 2026, after just five months in Zurich, he transferred to Belgian side Gent. He signed a five-year deal with The Buffaloes, until 2031.
Career Statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAuda2022Latvian Higher League141———141Riga1601040—21020232503131—31220242212020—26120253114160—412Total942102151001195Grasshopper2025–26Swiss Super League15000—21171Gent2026–27Belgian Pro League600060—120Career Total1293102211211627
Honors Riga 2025 Latvian Higher League 2023 Latvian Football Cup
Individual 2025 Latvian Highest league best player
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