Ousseynou Thioune

Ousseynou Thioune (born 16 November 1993) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi club Al-Jubail. Between 2014 and 2016, he made six appearances for the Senegal national team.

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. 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.

In July 2019 he signed for French club Sochaux.

On 15 July 2022, Thioune signed a two-year contract with Dijon. He moved to Anorthosis Famagusta in August 2023.

In 2025 he signed for Iraq Stars League club Al-Minaa. His contract expired on 30 June 2025 and was not renewed with the club.

On 10 September 2025, Thioune joined Saudi FDL club Al-Jubail.

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

Diambars Senegal Premier League: 2013 2013 Senegalese League Cup: 2016