Makhtar Gueye (born 4 December 1997) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Shanghai Shenhua.
Gueye made his first team debut for AS Saint-ÃÂtienne in a 1âÂÂ1 Ligue 1 away draw Strasbourg on 19 August 2018. He replaced Ole Selnæs in the 84th minute and scored the equaliser four minutes later.
In 2020, Gueye moved to Belgian side K.V. Oostende.
On 31 August 2022, Gueye joined Zaragoza in Spain on a season-long loan.
On 30 July 2023, newly-promoted Belgian Pro League side RWD Molenbeek announced the signing of Gueye on a three-year contract, for a reported fee of â¬3 million.
On 30 July 2024, Gueye joined Blackburn Rovers on a three-year deal through to June 2027, with a 12-month option. He scored his first goal for Blackburn on 13 August 2024 in an EFL Cup tie against Stockport County.
On 13 January 2026, Gueye joined Shanghai Shenhua for an Undisclosed fee.