Issa Laye

Issa Laye is a 28-year-old defender whose career has been built entirely within Qatar's domestic football pyramid, moving from Lusail City to Al Arabi in 2024. His profile reflects the federation's effort to integrate naturalised or locally developed players into the national squad's depth. Without significant exposure to football outside Qatar, his game has been shaped entirely by the Qatar Stars League's rhythms and tactical demands. At Al Arabi he competes for minutes in a squad that also features senior internationals, making his pathway to regular national team football competitive.