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




Club career


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. 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.
On 26 July 2023, Diao extended his contract with the club until 2027. 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. Later that month, on 28 September, he scored his first goal on his La Liga debut in a 1–1 awy draw against Granada. A week later, on 5 October, he netted his first goal in European competitions in a 2–1 victory over Sparta Prague.




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.




Style of play


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.




Personal life


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




Career statistics


As of match played 7 November 2024




Honours


Spain U19

UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2024




References






External links


Assane Diao at BDFutbol
Assane Diao at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
Assane Diao at Soccerway
Assane Diao at WorldFootball.net

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• Real Betis
• Tim nasional sepak bola Senegal
• Assane Diao
• 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship
• Real Betis
• Pablo Fornals
• 2024–25 Real Betis season
• 2023–24 Real Betis season
• Afro-Spaniards
• 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads
• 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squads
• Vélingara