Henri Saivet
- Full name: Henri Boubacar Saivet
- Date of birth: 26 March 1990
- Place of birth: Dakar, Senegal
- Nationality: Senegalese (also holds French nationality)
- Position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder
- Preferred foot: Right
Club career (highlights)
- Early career: Youth at Génération Foot (Senegal) before moving to France.
- Girondins de Bordeaux (France) – Broke into professional football and became a notable prospect, making appearances for Bordeaux's first team and youth/ reserve sides.
- Newcastle United (England) – Joined on loan in January 2016 from Bordeaux; had limited appearances in the Premier League.
- Subsequent clubs included spells back in France and moves to clubs in Turkey and other leagues; his career after Bordeaux featured shorter-term contracts and loans.
International career
- Represents Senegal at senior level. Made his international debut in 2010.
- Part of Senegal's squads for major competitions, including the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Accumulated multiple caps through the 2010s and contributed as an attacking midfielder option for the national team.
Notable traits and style
- Technical midfielder with good ball control and the ability to play through the center or behind a striker.
- Capable of shooting from distance and linking play between midfield and attack.
Career statistics (approximate)
- Club appearances/goals: Over 200 senior club appearances across competitions, with several dozen goals and assists (varies by source and date).
- Senegal caps/goals: Multiple caps; goal tally modest (check latest records for current totals).
Status
Player career movements and current club status can change frequently. For the most up-to-date club, appearance and goal totals, consult current team rosters or reliable databases (club websites, national team announcements, transfer sites).