# El Hadji Diouf > Senegalese association football player **Wikidata**: [Q988626](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q988626) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Hadji_Diouf) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/el-hadji-diouf ## Summary El Hadji Diouf is a Senegalese association football player born on January 15, 1981. Also known by the aliases El-Hadji Ousseynou Diouf and El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf, he is a professional athlete whose work period began in 1998. He holds citizenship in Senegal, a West African nation with a population of over 17 million people. ## Biography - Born: January 15, 1981 - Nationality: Senegal - Known for: Association football - Field(s): Association football ## Contributions El Hadji Diouf is an association football player who began his professional work period in 1998. As a human citizen of Senegal, he is part of a demographic representing a country that gained independence in 1960 and has a significant cultural presence in West Africa. ## FAQs - **What is El Hadji Diouf's date of birth?** El Hadji Diouf was born on January 15, 1981. - **What are El Hadji Diouf's physical attributes?** He stands 182 cm tall and weighs 74 kg. - **What is El Hadji Diouf's nationality?** He is a citizen of Senegal. - **When did El Hadji Diouf start his career?** His work period started in 1998. - **What are El Hadji Diouf's aliases?** He is also known as El-Hadji Ousseynou Diouf and El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf. ## Why They Matter El Hadji Diouf is a documented entity within the domain of sports, representing the connection between association football and the nation of Senegal. His profile highlights the presence of Senegalese athletes in global sports data. Senegal, his country of origin, is noted for its political stability and role as a gateway for trade in West Africa, providing a context for his national identity. ## Notable For - Born on January 15, 1981. - Physical attributes: 182 cm height, 74 kg weight. - Professional work period start: 1998. - Citizenship in Senegal. - Aliases: El-Hadji Ousseynou Diouf, El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf. - Wikidata identifiers including P646 (/m/02s9mk), P1285 (01000006049), and P2276 (50838). ## Body ### Identity and Physical Characteristics El Hadji Diouf is a human and an association football player. He was born on January 15, 1981. His physical measurements are recorded as a height of 182 centimeters and a weight of 74 kilograms. He is known by several aliases, including El-Hadji Ousseynou Diouf and El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf. Structured data properties associated with him include various identifiers such as P646 (/m/02s9mk), P1285 (01000006049), P1417 (biography/El-Hadji-Diouf), P2276 (50838), and P8259 (diouf-el-hadji/8GGMvlIO). ### Professional Career Diouf's primary occupation is association football, defined as a person who plays soccer. His work period began in 1998. He is associated with the occupation code Q937857 in structured databases. ### National and Geographic Context El Hadji Diouf is a citizen of Senegal, a sovereign state located on the coast of West Africa. Senegal spans an area of 196,722 square kilometers with its capital at Dakar. The country's coordinates are approximately 14.366667 latitude and -14.283333 longitude. The terrain varies from coastal plains to the north and west, the Senegal River valley in the center, and the Fouta Djallon highlands in the southeast. The highest point is Népin Cliff at 531 meters. Senegal shares borders with Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast, Guinea-Bissau to the south, and The Gambia to the southwest. The Atlantic Ocean forms its western boundary. The country gained independence from France on April 4, 1960, establishing itself as a republic with the motto "Un Peuple, Un But, Une Foi" (One People, One Goal, One Faith). ### Political Structure Senegal operates under a presidential system of government. The current head of state is Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who assumed office on April 2, 2024. The official name of the country is "République du Sénégal" (Republic of Senegal). The National Assembly serves as the legislative body. The country is a member of numerous international organizations, including the United Nations (since September 28, 1960), the African Union, the World Trade Organization, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). ### Demographics As a citizen of Senegal, Diouf is part of a population that totaled 17,876,720 people as of 2021. The population has been steadily increasing since independence. In 2022, the male population was recorded at 8,516,043 and the female population at 8,800,406. The urban population was 8,499,952, while the rural population was 8,816,497. The country has a young population with a birth rate of 32.067 (2022) and a total fertility rate of 5.09 (2014). Life expectancy at birth was 67.15 years in 2016. ### Economy and Infrastructure Senegal's economy is based on agriculture, services, and industry, with a nominal GDP of $276.8 billion in 2022. The currency used is the West African CFA franc. The country has a Human Development Index of 0.511 (2021) and a Gini coefficient of 38.1 (2018). The electrical system operates at 230 volts with a 50 Hz frequency, using Europlug, Type E, or Type K plugs. ### Culture and Language Senegal has a rich cultural heritage with over 20 indigenous languages, including Wolof, Pulaar, Serer, and Mandinka. French is the official administrative language. The national anthem is "Le Lion Rouge" (The Red Lion), and the national flag features green, yellow, and red horizontal stripes with a green star. The culture is characterized by diverse traditions, including music (especially mbalax and sabar), dance, and art forms. ### Administrative Divisions Senegal is divided into 14 administrative regions: Dakar, Diourbel Region, Fatick, Kaffrine, Kaolack, Kedougou Region, Kolda, Louga, Matam, Saint-Louis, Sédhiou, Tambacounda Region, Thiès Region, and Ziguinchor. These regions are further subdivided into departments and communes. ### Technology and Symbols The country uses the telephone country code +221 and the internet domain .sn. ISO codes for the nation include SN (alpha-2), SEN (alpha-3), and 686 (numeric). The national library website is https://www.sec.gouv.sn/. Senegal participates in various international communication organizations, including the International Telecommunication Union and the Universal Postal Union. ## References 1. Transfermarkt 2. Encyclopædia Britannica Online 3. Discogs 4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013