Who is Momodou Sarr?

Mamadou Sarr, born on August 29, 2005 is a French professional football player representing the youth wing of the French National team at various levels. Mamadou Sarr is a son of the farmer Senegalese international footballer, Pape Sarr.

Who signed Momodou Sarr Now? Latest player signed by Chelsea

Mamadou Sarr is the latest signee by the London club, Chelsea Football Club. Mamadou Sarr was signed from Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace after having successful season at the club.

Joining Racing from Olympique Lyonnais last summer, Mamadou Sarr had 28 appearances for Racing where he enjoyed 27 starts as center back defender.

What Is Special About Momodou Sarr?

In 58 years, Mamadou Sarr is the second under twenty defender to have had such a high number of starts for Racing in Ligue 1 after Marcel Lazarus in 1966-1967 who had 31, all depicting his degree of performance and excellence in defense.

History of Momodou Sarr's Football Career

Mamadou Sarr started his football career at Etoile Sportive de Saint-Laurent-Blangy before moving to Lens where his dad played. Mamadou Sarr joined Lyon in 2018 where he won  Coupe Gambardella. 

Mamadou Sarr was loaned out to tye Russian RWD Molenbeek in 2024 where he spent five months before moving to Strasbourg to join Racing in August, 2024 where he helped the club secure a spot at the UEFA Conference League play-offs.

On June 9th, Mamadou Sarr moved from Racing to Chelsea on an eight-year contract which worth around €14 million.

Which Nation Does Momodou Sarr Play for?

Mamadou Sarr had represented France at various youth teams including Under-17, Under-18, Under-19 and Under-20. He was part of the French Under-17 team that won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship. Mamadou Sarr is a trained center-back defender but also played as center midfielder at Lyon indicating possibilities of being flexible to various formations.