Habib Beye, born on October nineteenth, nineteen seventy-seven, is a distinguished figure in the world of football, both as a player and a coach. He began his career at Paris Saint-Germain, showcasing his skills as a right-back. Over the years, he made significant contributions to Ligue 1 clubs, including Strasbourg and Marseille, before embarking on an international journey in England, where he played for Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Doncaster Rovers.
Representing the Senegal national team, Beye earned forty-five caps between two thousand one and two thousand eight. His international career was highlighted by participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, where he was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in two thousand two and reached the semi-finals in two thousand six. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in Senegal's quarter-final run at the two thousand two FIFA World Cup.
Transitioning from player to coach, Beye took the helm at Red Star in two thousand twenty-one, leading the team to victory in the Championnat National title in the twenty twenty-three to twenty twenty-four season. His coaching journey continued with a stint at Rennes in Ligue 1, before he was appointed as the head coach of Marseille following his dismissal in February two thousand twenty-six.