Pathé Mboup joins Senegal squad
The 23-year-old Stade Brestois forward previously starred in Magic System's 'Magic in the Air' music video.
Pathé Mboup, a 23-year-old forward for Stade Brestois, has been called up for the first time to the Senegal national team by coach Patrick Vieira. He will join the squad for two upcoming matches against Sudan in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Mboup, who was formed at AS Dakar Sacré-Cœur, has become a regular starter in France's Ligue 1, with nine starts in nine games this season.
12 years ago, a then 11-year-old Mboup was the main actor in the music video for Magic System's hit song 'Magic in the Air'. The video, which has over 564 million views on YouTube, featured him as a young boy wearing a yellow football academy jersey. Mboup, originally from Mbao near Dakar, makes his national team debut.
Mboup's professional journey included spells at Standard Liège and Olympique Lyonnais before playing for Pau FC in Ligue 2. He joined Stade Brestois in the summer of 2025. His performances this season, including two goals and one assist in nine league matches, have caught the attention of coach Vieira.
Why it mattersPathé Mboup, a Senegalese footballer, has been selected to represent his country in upcoming qualifiers.