Villarreal's Senegalese midfielder, Pape Gueye, has big ambitions for his career and is clearly aiming for the heights of African football.

“The African Ballon d'Or was part of my goals. It is an award that recognizes the hard work of a season, and I do everything to improve every day in order to reach this level of excellence with my club and my national team.”

With his impressive performances on European pitches and wearing the jersey of the Lions of Teranga, the player asserts his status as a serious contender for this prestigious continental award.