Senegal International Signs for Liverpool
El Hadji Diouf arrived from Lens after Senegal's impressive World Cup campaign and joined Liverpool's attacking options for the 2002–03 season.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
El Hadji Diouf Biography and Timeline
Follow El Hadji Diouf through 3 dated historical records for Senegal.
El Hadji Diouf, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2002–2008Years on this page
2002
World Cup Quarterfinal Attacking Presence
El Hadji Diouf leads Senegal's forward line during their memorable debut World Cup campaign. His dribbling and movement help a first-time entrant reach the quarter-finals.
2008
Sunderland Premier League Move
El Hadji Diouf joins Sunderland after several seasons with Bolton Wanderers. The striker brings international tournament experience to the Wearside attack.
Records, sources and methodology
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