Cher Ndour (born 27 July 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Fiorentina and the Italy national team.
Club career
Benfica Born in Brescia, Lombardy, Ndour began his football training at the youth academy of ASD San Giacomo, before moving to the youth academy of Brescia, and later joining the youth academy of Atalanta at the age of 9. On 31 July 2020, he transferred to Portuguese club Benfica. He made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 2–0 Liga Portugal 2 win over Oliveirense on 2 May 2021, coming in as a sub in the 91st minute replacing Gonçalo Ramos. At 16 years and 279, Ndour is the youngest ever debutante for Benfica B, taking the record from João Félix.
On 18 March 2023, Ndour made his Primeira Liga debut for Benfica, coming on a substitute to Rafa Silva in the last minute of a 5–1 win over Vitória de Guimarães.
Paris Saint-Germain On 12 July 2023, Ndour signed for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract until 30 June 2028. He made his debut as a substitute in a 4–1 away win over Lyon on 3 September 2023, becoming the ninth Italian to play for the Parisians. On 7 January 2024, Ndour scored his first goal for PSG in a 9–0 victory away at Régional 1 side Revel, in the round of 64 of the Coupe de France.
Loan to Braga On 29 January 2024, Ndour was loaned to Primeira Liga club Braga until the end of the season.
Loan to Beşiktaş On 13 August 2024, Ndour was loaned to Süper Lig club Beşiktaş for the 2024–25 season.
Fiorentina On 3 February 2025, Serie A club Fiorentina bought Ndour for €5 million plus a 50% sell-on clause. He signed a contract until June 2029.
International career Born in Italy to a Senegalese father and an Italian mother, Ndour is a youth international for Italy.
In June 2023, he was included in the Italian under-19 squad for the UEFA European Championship in Malta, where the Azzurrini eventually won their second continental title.
On 8 September 2023, he made his debut with the Italy U21 side, in the qualifying match against Latvia.
In June 2024, he took part in the Maurice Revello Tournament in France with Italy.
In May 2026, Ndour was one of the players who were called up with the Italy national senior squad by interim head coach Silvio Baldini, for the friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece on 3 and 7 June 2026, respectively.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cup EuropeOther TotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals Benfica B2020–21Liga Portugal 210————102021–22Liga Portugal 2261————2612022–23Liga Portugal 2304————304Total575————575Benfica2022–23Primeira Liga10000000—10Paris Saint-Germain2023–24Ligue 13011—000041Braga (loan)2023–24Primeira Liga91——20—111Beşiktaş (loan)2024–25Süper Lig12110—90—221Fiorentina2024–25Serie A90——00—902025–26Serie A33310—134—4772026–27Serie A5021———71Total47331—134—638Career total1291052002550015917
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsItaly202620Total20
Honours
Benfica Primeira Liga: 2022–23Eis os 32 campeões de 2022/2023 (oito já tinham saído) - Fotogaleria A Bola Campeonato Nacional de Juniores: 2021–22 UEFA Youth League: 2021–22Conheça os 24 heróis da Youth League (Benfica) Under-20 Intercontinental Cup: 2022
Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1: 2023–24
Italy U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2023
References
External links
FIGC U15 Profile FIGC U16 Profile