Assane Diao

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Diao and the second or maternal family name is Diaoune.

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.

Assane Diao

Personal information
Full name	Assane Diao Diaoune
Date of birth	(2005-09-07) 7 September 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth	Ndangane [fr], Senegal[1]
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Como
Number	38
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	15	(8)
International career‡
2023	Spain U18	2	(2)
2023–2024	Spain U19	11	(1)
2023	Spain U21	4	(0)
2025–	Senegal	2	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Spain UEFA European Under-19 Championship Winner 2024 Northern Ireland
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:02, 19 April 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2025

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.^[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 Europa League loss to Rangers on 21 September 2023.^[6] Later that month, on 28 September, he scored his first goal on his La Liga debut in a 1–1 away draw against Granada.^[7] A week later, on 5 October, he netted his first goal in European competitions in a 2–1 victory over Sparta Prague.^[8] 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 Italian Serie A side Como 1907.^[9][10] The fee was reported at around €12 million.^[11] 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. ^[12]

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]

On 19 March 2025, Diao's request to switch international allegiance to Senegal was approved by FIFA.^[13]

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.^[14]

Personal life

Diao has a twin brother, Ousseynou, who is also a youth footballer in Spain.^[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 19 April 2025^[15]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Continental		Total
		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[a]	1	28	4
	2024–25	La Liga	10	1	1	1	8[b]	0	19	2
	Total		28	3	4	2	15	1	47	6
Como	2024–25	Serie A	15	8	—		—		15	8
Career total			66	17	4	2	15	1	87	20

1. Five appearances in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League.
2. Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

Honours

Spain U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2024^[16]