The Senegalese midfielder has received this prestigious award after an outstanding season with the Submarine

Pape Gueye is the best African footballer in Spanish football. The Villarreal CF player has been awarded the prestigious Sporty LALIGA MVP 25/26, which recognises the best African player in LaLiga.

The Yellow Submarine’s number 18 has been one of the standout performers in the league, excelling in midfield for a Villarreal side that secured third place. In LaLiga, he made 30 appearances this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists.

In 2026, Pape Gueye also shone with his national team at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Senegal international was named Man of the Match in the final after scoring the only goal of the game.