Assane Diao

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

Assane Diao
Personal information
Full name Assane Diao Diaoune
Date of birth (2005-09-07) 7 September 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth Ndangane, Senegal[1]
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position 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 21 (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 File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain
UEFA European Under-19 Championship
Winner 2024 Northern Ireland
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 09:39, 16 December 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 March 2025

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.

Club career

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Betis

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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 into 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

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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

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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

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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.[14]

Personal life

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

Career statistics

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As of match played 15 December 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
2025–26 Serie A 6 0 1 0 — 7 0
Total 21 8 1 0 0 0 22 8
Career total 74 17 5 2 15 1 94 20
  1. ^ Five appearances in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League.
  2. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

Honours

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Spain U19

References

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