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Papa Bouba Diop (born January 28, 1978 in Dakar) is a Senegalese football (soccer)|footballer, who currently plays for Fulham F.C. in London, England. He shot to fame after scoring for Senegal national football team|Senegal against France national football team|France in their shock 1-0 win on the opening day of the Wc|2002. He followed that goal up by scoring another two goals against Uruguay national football team|Uruguay. ==Vital statistics== *Date of Birth: 28 January, 1978 *Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal *Nationality: Senegalese *Height: 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) *Weight: 94 kg (165 lb) *Position: Midfielder *Previous Clubs: Espoir Dakar, Diaraaf Dakar, (all Senegal) Vevey Sports, Neuchâtel Xamax, Grasshopper-Club Zürich|Grasshoppers Zurich (all Switzerland), RC Lens|Lens (France) *Transfer Fee: n/a *Fulham Debut: vs. Manchester City at City of Manchester Stadium, 14/08/04 footybio-stub
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