Three African internationals have been included in the UEFA Conference League Team of the Season after standout performances in Europe’s third-tier club competition.
The selection, announced by UEFA on the eve of the final won by Crystal Palace, highlights the growing influence of African players in European club football, with Senegal, Ivory Coast and Chad all represented in the elite XI.
Senegalese forward Ismaïla Sarr leads the African contingent after a brilliant campaign in which he finished as the competition’s top scorer and most influential attacking player.
His performances proved decisive in Crystal Palace’s run to their first-ever European title, with the winger scoring nine goals across the campaign.
Sarr’s inclusion in the Team of the Season was widely expected after a consistent run of match-winning displays.
His pace, direct attacking style and clinical finishing made him one of the most feared forwards in the competition, and a key figure in Palace’s historic triumph.
The Senegal international’s impact has further strengthened his reputation on the European stage, adding to his growing importance for both club and country.
His form in the competition has also reinforced his status as one of the most productive African forwards currently playing in Europe.
Alongside Sarr, two other African players have been recognised for their performances throughout the tournament.
Ivory Coast winger Martial Godo, who plays in France for RC Strasbourg, earned his place in the selection after an impressive run to the semi-finals with his club.
The 23-year-old contributed significantly to Strasbourg’s campaign, recording four goals and three assists in 11 matches.
Godo’s attacking influence and consistency were key factors in Strasbourg’s progress in the competition, with the Ivorian winger repeatedly delivering in decisive moments.
His inclusion reflects a breakthrough season at European level and adds to the growing list of young Ivorian talents making their mark abroad.
The third African representative is Chad international Marius Mouandilmadji, who plays for Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig.
The 28-year-old striker impressed with his efficiency in front of goal, scoring eight times and providing two assists in just 10 appearances in the competition.
His contributions helped his side compete strongly throughout the campaign, earning him a place among the tournament’s best performers.
Mouandilmadji’s recognition is a significant moment for Chadian football, with few players from the country regularly featuring at this level of European competition.
The final Team of the Season selection underlines the increasing presence of African talent across European club tournaments.
From decisive attacking performances to consistent contributions in key stages of the competition, the trio of Sarr, Godo and Mouandilmadji all played important roles in shaping this year’s Conference League.
