Ousseynou Thioune
Ousseynou Thioune (born 16 November 1993) is a Senegalese international footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for French Ligue 2 club Sochaux. Club career. Born in Dakar, Thioune started his career with Diambars. He took part of the club's Ligue 2 winning campaign in 2011, as well in their Premier League and League Cup accolades in 2013 and 2016, respectively. Thioune joined Botola's Ittihad Tanger in August 2016. He made his professional debut late in the month, stating in a 4–1 home routing of Difaa El Jadida. He was among the squad during the 2017–18  season which was crowned champions for the first time ever. On 18 December 2018, Thioune agreed to a six-month contract with Segunda División side Gimnàstic de Tarragona. In July 2019 he signed for French club Sochaux. International career. Thioune made his full international debut for Senegal on 31 May 2014, coming on as a second-half substitute for Dame Diop in a 2–2 friendly draw against Colombia at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Called up by the under-23 side for the 2015 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations held in his homeland, he was an undisputed starter  until the semifinals, when he was sent off for handballing inside the box in a match against Nigeria; the visitors won the match 1–0. Personal life. Thioune's elder brother Mame Saher is also a footballer. A central defender, both played together at Ittihad Tanger in 2017. Honours. Club. Diambars Ittihad Tanger International. Senegal U23