Habib Beye: Biography, Facts and Career
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Habib Frédéric Beye (born 19 October 1977) is a professional football coach and former player who played as a right-back. He is currently the head coach of Ligue 1 club Marseille. Born in France, Beye represented the Senegal national team, earning 45 caps between 2001 and 2008. Developed at Paris Saint-Germain, he played in Ligue 1 for Strasbourg and Marseille. From 2007, he spent five years in England, with Newcastle United and Aston Villa in the Premier League, and Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Championship. Beye was part of the Senegal squads at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2002 (runners-up), 2004, 2006 (semi-finalists) and 2008, as well as a quarter-finalist at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. As a coach, Beye was first hired by Red Star in 2021, and led the club to the Championnat National title in 2023–24. He was then appointed at Rennes in Ligue 1, and moved to Marseille after his dismissal in February 2026.
== Early and personal life == Beye was born in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, and grew up in Le Port-Marly. He is a Muslim.
== Club career ==
=== Paris Saint-Germain === Beye joined Paris Saint-Germain in 1997, though he progressed no further than the reserve side, playing in the national...
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- Full name: Habib Beye
- Born: 1977-10-19
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q314643
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Habib Frédéric Beye (born 19 October 1977) is a professional football coach and former player who played as a right-back.
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Habib Beye was born on 1977-10-19.
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