Bara Sapoko Ndiaye

Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (born 31 December 2007) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Bayern Munich and the Senegal national team.

Club career Early career Ndiaye was born in Meckhe, Senegal, and started his youth career with Thiès and Senegal Elite Stars. After his stint in home country, he joined the youth academy of Gambian side Gambinos Stars.

He made no appearances for the West Coast Region Third Division League club during the 2025–26 season, before his loan move to Bayern Munich. Ndiaye moved to Germany and joined Bayern Munich on loan for the rest of the 2025–26 season, after previously having trialed with Swiss Super League side Grasshopper in 2025.

He made his professional debut with Bayern Munich on 11 April 2026, during a 5–0 away win Bundesliga match against FC St. Pauli, substituting Jamal Musiala in the second half. Eight days later, on April 19, Ndiaye won the 2025–26 Bundesliga and the 35th league title with Bayern Munich, substituting Raphaël Guerreiro at the 78th minute of a 4–2 home win over VfB Stuttgart. Six days later he made his first start, during a 4–3 comeback away win Bundesliga match against Mainz 05, on 25 April. Ndiaye made his second start with the club seven days later, during a 3–3 home draw Bundesliga match against 1. FC Heidenheim, on 2 May.

Bayern Munich On 10 August 2026, he returned to Bayern Munich, on a permanent transfer ahead of the 2026–27 season, and signing a contract until 2031.

International career In May 2026, Ndiaye was called up by Senegal national team head coach Pape Thiaw to the preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup between 11 June – 19 July 2026 and the pre-tournament friendlies against United States and Saudi Arabia on 31 May and 9 June 2026; respectively. He made the final list of the 26 players selected by Senegal for the World Cup. He made his World Cup debut as a substitute in extra time against Belgium in the Round of 32, which ended in a controversial 3–2 defeat.

Style of play Sapoko Ndiaye plays as a midfielder. Senegalese news website OnzeD'Afrik wrote in 2026 that he "stands out for his stamina, his ability to get forward, and his tactical intelligence".

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Gambinos Stars 2025–26 West Coast Region Third Division League

Bayern Munich (loan) 2025–26 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: 2026