Assane Diao

Assane Diao Diaoune (born 7 September 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Betis Deportivo Balompié. Born in Senegal, he is a youth international for Spain.

Assane Diao
Personal information
Full name Assane Diao Diaoune
Date of birth (2005-09-07) 7 September 2005
Place of birth Ndangane, Senegal[1]
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Betis B
Number 11
Youth career
Badajoz
2019–2020 Flecha Negra
2020–2021 Balón de Cádiz
2021–2022 Betis
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Betis B 23 (6)
2023– Betis 2 (2)
International career
2023 Spain U18 2 (2)
2023– Spain U19 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:59, 22 September 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:59, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Career

Diao is a youth product of CD Badajoz, CP Flecha Negra and Balón de Cádiz CF, before moving to the youth academy of Real Betis in 2021 on a contract until 2024.[3] Originally a midfielder, his attacking skills led to him being molded in to a left winger, and he started playing with the reserves in the Segunda Federación in 2022.[4]

On 26 July 2023, Diao extended his contract with the club until 2027.[5] He made his senior and professional debut with the Verdiblancos as a late substitute in a 1–0 UEFA Europa League loss to Rangers FC on 21 September 2023.[6]

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.[4]

Playing style

Originally a midfielder, Diao is a strong, and powerful winger who is great at crossing the ball. Primarily right-footed, he is strong with both feet. He has a powerful technique, and strong heading ability.[7]

Personal life

Diao has a twin brother, Ousseynou, who is also a youth footballer in Spain.[7]

References

  1. "Assane Diao causa impacto en el Real Madrid". Estadio Deportivo. 22 May 2023.
  2. "Assane Diao -". en.realbetisbalompie.es.
  3. Carbonero, Javi (30 March 2023). "Assane Diao: la reconversión en delantero del último canterano que se ha entrenado con Pellegrini". ElDesmarque.
  4. Hall, Andy (6 July 2023). "Liverpool and Leipzig circling for Betis pearl Diao". Diario AS.
  5. "La mejor noticia posible con Assane Diao". Estadio Deportivo. 26 July 2023.
  6. "Assane Diao, un debut valiente". ABC de Sevilla. 22 September 2023.
  7. "Alerta en el Betis por Assane Diao". Estadio Deportivo. 29 March 2023.
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