🇸🇳 Senegal
Africa · FIFA SEN
Key Statistics
12
Matches
5-3-4
Record (W-D-L)
16
Goals Scored
-1
Goal Difference
18
Points
0
Titles 🏆
18.1M
Population
$51.9B
GDP
Editorial Analysis & Historical Context
Rigorous Analysis: Senegal reached the quarterfinals in 2002 by beating France, and their fans have been acting like they are African royalty ever since. They play with incredible athletic power and speed.
They are a solid team, but they rely heavily on Sadio Mané to carry the entire offensive load. A good side, but highly predictable.
Tournament History
| Year | Host | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Qatar | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | — |
| 2018 | Russia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| 2002 | Korea, Japan | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 8 | — |
| Total | 3 editions | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 18 | — |
World Cup Appearances
2002, 2018, 2022
Economic & Demographic Football Efficiency
Senegal has a population of 18.1M and an estimated GDP of $51.9B. Bilardo Water normalizes goals, points, and championships against demographic and economic scale to measure true football efficiency beyond raw financial advantage.
Per Capita Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per million people | 0.89 | #36 / 84 |
| Points per million people | 1.00 | #34 / 84 |
| Wins per million people | 0.28 | #34 / 84 |
| Trophies per 10M people | — | #69 / 84 |
Per GDP Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per $1B GDP | 0.31 | #4 / 84 |
| Points per $1B GDP | 0.35 | #4 / 84 |
| Wins per $1B GDP | 0.10 | #4 / 84 |
| Trophies per $10B GDP | — | #69 / 84 |
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