Summary

Issa Laye (Qatar), Defender, 5 caps

Issa Laye

#19 Defender Al Arabi SC (QAT) Qatar

Issa Laye is a 29-year-old defender for Al Arabi SC (QAT) and Qatar. He has earned 5 caps for Qatar. Our model puts Qatar's title chance at 0% with a 33% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

5 Caps

0 Goals

0 Season goals

0 Assists

Age29Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)Market value€328K

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Betting Relevance

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Below par

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Issa Laye · the model’s read

Issa Laye brings 5 caps for Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Al Arabi SC (QAT). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

Issa Laye: World Cup 2026 Form

How Issa has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.8

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

6.2

Last match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

Dipping

7.3

vs Switzerland

90 min

6.8

vs Canada

90 min

6.2

vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

90 min

Issa Laye: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (4 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.8

Career baseline 7.0

0.33 Shotsper 90 min 0.53

1 Tacklesper 90 min 1.6

0.33 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.27

2.67 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 2.94

43 Touchesper 90 min 48

At World Cup 2026, Issa is rating 6.8 — below his 7.0 career baseline.

Qatar defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Issa lines up behind for Qatar at World Cup 2026 in Group B.

Boualem Khoukhi Defender 1.46 Tackles / 90

Pedro Miguel Defender 2.07 Tackles / 90

Homam Ahmed Defender 1.14 Tackles / 90

Meshaal Barsham Goalkeeper 6.9 Career rating

Jassem Gaber Defender 2.63 Tackles / 90

Lucas Mendes Defender 1.09 Tackles / 90

Issa Laye: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Al-Arabi

2025 - 2025

Al-Shamal

2024 - 2025

Lusail

2020 - 2025

Issa Laye: Quick Facts

#19Shirt number

29Age

1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)Height

, SenegalBirthplace

Al Arabi SC (QAT)Club

Part of the Qatar squad at World Cup 2026

Qatar team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Issa Laye play?

Issa Laye plays as a Defender for Al Arabi SC (QAT). At World Cup 2026 they represent Qatar.

How many caps does Issa Laye have?

Issa Laye has 5 international caps for Qatar.

What is Qatar's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Qatar at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 33% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Qatar in at World Cup 2026?

Qatar are in Group B at World Cup 2026, facing Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina.