Pape Matar Sarr is a dynamic Senegalese professional footballer, primarily a central midfielder, known for his energy, pressing, and skill for Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) in the English Premier League and the Senegal national team, with whom he won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
He rose through the youth ranks, gained early experience at French club Metz, and became a key player for Spurs, known for his powerful headers, assists, and crucial goals, including in the Europa League
Salary
According to recent salary-trackers, Pape Matar Sarr earns roughly €80,000 per week at Tottenham Hotspur, which corresponds to about £4,550,000 (€5,187,000) gross annually (including bonuses).
Some sources confirm this weekly wage reflects his contract extension signed in January 2024, which runs until 2030.
| Annual Salary | €5,187,000 |
| Monthly Salary | €432,250 |
| Weekly Salary | €108,062 |
| Daily Salary | €15,437 |
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Market value
According to recent valuations, Pape Matar Sarr’s market value has been estimated as high as €35 million, making him one of Tottenham’s most valuable players.
| Date | Market Value | Age | Club |
| 09.14.2020 | €1,500,000 | 18 | Metz |
| 11.30.2020 | €3,000,000 | 18 | Metz |
| 08.27.2021 | €16,900,000 | 19 | Metz |
| 06.30.2022 | €32,000,000 | 19 | Tottenham |
| 10.20.2023 | €45,000,000 | 21 | Tottenham |
| 10.10.2025 | €35,000,000 | 23 | Tottenham |
Career
Youth career & early clubs
Pape Matar Sarr was born on 14 September 2002 in Thiaroye, Senegal.
He came through the youth ranks at Senegalese academy Génération Foot.
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Senior Career
| 2020–2021 | Moved from Génération Foot to FC Metz in France. Made his debut in November 2020 in Ligue 1. |
| 2021–: | Signed by Tottenham Hotspur in August 2021. Initially loaned back to Metz for the 2021–2022 season. |
| 2022–2023 onward | Broke into the Tottenham first team from January 2023; gradually became a regular in midfield. |
Recent performances
By end of 2024/25 season: recorded over 100 appearances (all competitions) for Tottenham, scoring 9 goals. This season, he has so far played 22 games, scoring twice with two assists.
In the 2023/24 Premier League season, he played 34 league games (27 starts), contributing 3 goals and 3 assists.
He opened his Tottenham Premier League scoring account with a goal in a 2–0 home win vs. Manchester United in August 2023.
International Career
Sarr represents the Senegal national football team, the Lions of Teranga.
He made his senior international debut in March 2021 (in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier vs Congo).
He was part of the Senegal squad that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Honours & recognition
- With Tottenham Hotspur – winner of the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League.
- With Senegal – winner of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Individual: awarded CAF Youth Player of the Year in 2022.
- He’s widely regarded as one of the most promising young midfielders from Senegal, owing to his versatility, technical ability, and growth trajectory in Europe’s top competitions.
