Cheikh Faye has left DFK Dainava to become a free agent, with the Senegalese right-back’s contract officially ending on 2026-02-05 and no new club registered as the next step in his career. The move, completed on a free transfer with no fee involved, places the 27-year-old in the open market with a current estimated value of €75k and leaves his immediate playing future unresolved.
The defender’s registration has been transferred from the Lithuanian side to the status “Without Club,” confirming the end of his spell in the I Lyga and marking a pause in a career that has taken him from Senegal to Latvia and then Lithuania. His new situation means he is no longer tied to any league structure, listed under “N/A” for both competition and country, and is now available to sign independently as a free agent.
Faye had joined DFK Dainava from Latvian club FK Liepaja, where he previously played in the Latvian top flight. Before moving to Europe, he developed at Diambars de Saly FC in Senegal, a pathway that reflects a familiar route for West African talents seeking opportunities abroad. Over that time, his profile rose enough for Transfermarkt to value him at up to €125k during his stay at Liepaja, before his current valuation settled at €75k during his period with Dainava.
A right-footed specialist at right-back, Faye is listed primarily as a defender, standing 1.73 m tall and offering the sort of profile suited to modern full-back roles. His transfers from Diambars to FK Liepaja in the 2023–24 season, then to DFK Dainava in the 2024–25 campaign, and finally into free agency ahead of the 2025–26 season underline a career defined by steady movement across European leagues rather than long-term stays at a single club.
For Senegalese observers, Faye’s path has symbolised the growing number of domestic players who leave the local game without first becoming established in the Senegalese top flight. His time in Latvia and Lithuania ensured he spent recent seasons competing abroad rather than in his home country, building experience in European environments that differ significantly from Senegal’s domestic competitions. Now, with his registration placed in the “Without Club” category, he remains an overseas-based professional on paper, but without an active league to compete in.
There are no confirmed statistics in the available data regarding Faye’s appearances, recent matches, or specific performances in his most recent season at DFK Dainava, nor are there any official records of goals or assists. The transfer record simply confirms that his move away from the Lithuanian club is complete and that no compensation fee has been registered.
From a broader market perspective, Faye’s status as a free agent at €75k market value makes him a realistic target for clubs in leagues comparable to those he has already experienced, or for teams in need of cost-effective defensive cover. His experience in the Latvian and Lithuanian systems could appeal particularly to sides in similar or neighbouring competitions looking for a player already adapted to European football.
With his contract formally ending on 2026-02-05 and no expiry date attached to any new deal, Faye’s next decision will be pivotal. Whether he secures another move abroad or eventually returns closer to Senegal, the current pause offers both a risk and an opportunity: a chance to reset his trajectory, rebuild his value, and determine whether his next destination can provide the platform to turn a journeyman career into a more stable and influential chapter.
