Sarr's fourth World Cup goal, scored in the 56th minute, helped him surpass the late legend Papa Bouba Diop to become the top scorer for his national team in the tournament. Four days earlier, Sarr, 28, had equaled Diop's record with a brace against Norway, becoming the first Senegalese player to score in two World Cups.

Ismaila Sarr scored in Senegal's 5-0 victory over Iraq, becoming their all-time leading scorer at the World Cup. Photo: AP

Senegal defender Moussa Niakhate painted a vivid picture of a quiet man: “He seems very shy, very quiet, but the most important thing is what he shows on the pitch. He always gives his all for his country. He is an inspiration to us.”

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Goalkeeper Mory Diaw, who replaced the injured Edouard Mendy, also expressed a similar sentiment. “He works very hard every day. I hope he scores even more goals.”

Ismaila Sarr, born on February 25, 1998, is a product of the Generation Foot youth academy in Senegal, renowned for his speed, technique, and impressive goal-scoring ability. Sarr currently plays as a winger and forward for Crystal Palace in the English Premier League and is a key player for the Senegal national football team.

Starting his career in his homeland, Sarr made a big impact in Europe when he joined Metz in Ligue 1 in 2016. In 2017, Sarr moved to Rennes, quickly becoming a key player, helping the team win the French Cup (Coupe de France) in the 2018-2019 season.

In 2019, Sarr attracted the attention of the football world when he joined Watford in the English Premier League. There, Sarr became known as a "nemesis" for big teams, most notably scoring a brace and providing an assist to end Liverpool 's 44-match unbeaten run.

In 2023, Sarr returned to France, playing for Marseille and having a very successful season in the French national championship. From 2024 to the present, he has played for Crystal Palace in the English Premier League and has regularly made his mark with game-changing goals.

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Sarr became a Senegalese national team player in 2016. At the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), he was a key player in the "Teranga Lions'" championship victory. In two consecutive World Cups, 2022 and 2026, Sarr was considered a formidable attacking force for Senegal.

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