Faty Papy

Faty Papy (18 September 1990 – 25 April 2019) was a Burundian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was a Burundian international.

Career Papy signed on 25 December 2008, for Trabzonspor, coming from AS Inter Star in the then-capital Bujumbura.

Sports magazine Goal.com suggested Papy as one of the 10 African Players to Watch in 2009.

On 24 June 2009, Papy was loaned out to Dutch side MVV. On 5 January 2011, Trabzonspor released the Burundian midfielder by mutual consent making him a free agent.

In 2016, Papy left South African club Bidvest Wits after four years due to heart problems. In 2018, Papy returned to football, signing for the Real Kings in the National First Division. In January 2019, Papy was released by the Real Kings due to a re-occurrence of his heart condition. Papy later signed for the Malanti Chiefs in Eswatini, making his debut for the club on 3 February 2019 in a 2–0 Ingwenyama Cup loss against the Mbabane Highlanders.

International career Papy made his international debut as a substitute in a 0–0 draw with the Seychelles on 1 June 2008.

International goals Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 26 March 2011 Stade Amahoro, Kigali 1–1 1–3 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification 2 4 September 2011 Stade Prince Louis Rwagasore, Bujumbura 1–1 1–1 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Death Papy collapsed and died on 25 April 2019 while playing a match for the Malanti Chiefs in Piggs Peak. His heart condition had reportedly reoccurred again.