Assane Diao
Senegalese footballer (born 2005)
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Assane Diao Diaoune (born 7 September 2005) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club Como and the Senegal national team.
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Diao with Senegal in 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Assane Diao Diaoune[1] | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 7 September 2005 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ndangane, Senegal[2] | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[3] | ||||||||||||||||
| Position | Winger | ||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Como | ||||||||||||||||
| Number | 11 | ||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
| Badajoz | |||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Flecha Negra | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Balón de Cádiz | ||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Betis | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Betis B | 25 | (6) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023–2025 | Betis | 28 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Como | 35 | (12) | ||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Spain U18 | 2 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Spain U19 | 11 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Spain U21 | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Senegal | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 07:47, 5 September 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 June 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
Club career
Betis
Diao is a youth product of Badajoz, Flecha Negra and Balón de Cádiz, before moving to the youth academy of Real Betis in 2021, on a contract until 2024.[4] Originally a midfielder, his attacking skills led to him being molded into a left winger, and he started playing with the reserves in the Segunda Federación in 2022.[5]
On 26 July 2023, Diao extended his contract with the club until 2027.[6] He made his senior and professional debut with the Verdiblancos as a late substitute in a 1–0 Europa League loss to Rangers on 21 September 2023.[7] Later that month, on 28 September, he scored his first goal on his La Liga debut in a 1–1 away draw against Granada.[8] A week later, on 5 October, he netted his first goal in European competitions in a 2–1 victory over Sparta Prague.[9] On 7 December, after coming on as a substitute, he scored his second La Liga goal, a 90+4' equalizer in a 2-2 draw against FC Barcelona.
Como
On 7 January 2025, Betis announced Diao's transfer to Serie A side Como 1907.[10][11] The fee was reported at around €12 million.[12] On 23 February 2025, Diao scored a 77th minute goal vs Napoli to secure a 2–1 win vs the league leaders. As a result, Inter Milan overtook Napoli in the table.[13]
International career
Born in Senegal, Diao moved to Spain at the age of three and has dual citizenship. He played for the nation's under-19 team at the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[5]
On 19 March 2025, Diao's request to switch international allegiance to Senegal was approved by FIFA.[14]
On 21 May 2026, Diao was selected by Senegal's coach Pape Thiaw in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. [15]
Style of play
Originally a midfielder, Diao is a strong, and powerful winger who excels at crossing the ball. Primarily right-footed, he is strong with both feet. He has a powerful technique, and strong heading ability.[16]
Personal life
Diao has a twin brother, Ousseynou, who is also a youth footballer in Spain.[16]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 4 September 2026[17]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Europe | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Betis B | 2022–23 | Segunda Federación | 20 | 4 | — | — | 20 | 4 | ||
| 2023–24 | Segunda Federación | 5 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | |||
| Total | 25 | 6 | — | — | 25 | 6 | ||||
| Betis | 2023–24 | La Liga | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7[b] | 1 | 28 | 4 |
| 2024–25 | La Liga | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8[c] | 0 | 19 | 2 | |
| Total | 28 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 47 | 6 | ||
| Como | 2024–25 | Serie A | 15 | 8 | — | — | 15 | 8 | ||
| 2025–26 | Serie A | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 20 | 2 | ||
| 2026–27 | Serie A | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| Total | 35 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 12 | ||
| Career total | 88 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 110 | 24 | ||
- Includes Copa del Rey, Coppa Italia
- Five appearances in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
- Appearances in UEFA Conference League
Honours
Spain U19