Gora Diouf

Gora Diouf (born 20 September 2003) is a Senegalese professional football player who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Mechelen.

Gora Diouf

Personal information
Date of birth	(2003-09-20) 20 September 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Kasnack, Senegal[1]
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Mechelen
Number	4
Youth career
	Étoile Lusitana
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Étoile Lusitana
2022–2024	Sion II	8	(2)
2023–2025	Sion	36	(2)
2025–	Mechelen	0	(0)
International career‡
2022	Senegal U20	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:26, 7 July 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:26, 7 July 2025 (UTC)

Career

A youth product of Étoile Lusitana, Diouf helped the club reach the final of the 2022 Senegal FA Cup.^[2] On 24 August 2022, Diouf transferred to the Swiss Super League club FC Sion on a contract until 2025, where he was originally assigned to their reserves.^[3] He made his senior and professional debut with Sion in a 2–1 Swiss Super League win over FC Luzern on 2 April 2023.^[4] On 30 June 2025, he transferred to the Belgian Pro League club Mechelen on a contract until 2028.^[5]

International career

In May 2022, Diouf was called up to a training camp for the Senegal U20s.^[6][7]

Playing style

Diouf is a left-footed defender who can play as a centre-back or left-back. He is lively, athletic and strong on tackles. He is also exceptionally fast, and can stifle opponents by not giving space.^[8]

Honours

Sion

• 2023–24 Swiss Challenge League: 2023–24^[9]