Biography
Who is Abdou Diallo?
Early years and development
Abdou Diallo started his football path in France. He joined the Monaco youth academy at 15. The defender signed his first professional deal with the club in March 2014. Vadim Vasilyev, the vice-president, praised his talent at that time. He debuted for the first team in December 2014 as a substitute against Marseille.
Later, he went on loan to the Belgian team Zulte Waregem for the 2015 to 2016 campaign. He played 33 league matches there and scored three goals while playing in an attacking role.
Major European clubs
In July 2017, Abdou Diallo moved to the Bundesliga side Mainz 05 on a five-year deal. He scored his first goal for the club during a victory over Bayer Leverkusen. By June 2018, he joined Borussia Dortmund for a fee reported at 28 million euros.
He spent one year there before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in July 2019 for 32 million euros. He played in the Trophée des Champions and the UEFA Champions League for the club. In 2022, he returned to Germany for a season-long loan with RB Leipzig.
Middle Eastern leagues
He eventually left European football to play in the Middle East. On 15 August 2023, he signed a four-year contract with the Qatar Stars League team Al-Arabi. The transfer fee was roughly 15 million euros. His time in Qatar continued with loan spells at other teams.
In September 2025, he joined Al-Duhail for the season. Following that stint, he signed with Umm Salal in January 2026 for another season-long loan.
International career
Although born in France, the defender chose to represent Senegal. He played for various French youth teams earlier in his career and served as captain for the under-21 squad. His switch to the Senegal national team happened in March 2021. He debuted in a match against Congo that ended in a draw.
The highlight of his international path came with the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal won the tournament for the first time, and he was part of that winning squad. President Macky Sall later named him a Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion. He also participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where Senegal reached the round of 16.
Physical stats and family
Standing at 183 centimeters tall, Abdou Diallo has established himself as a central defender. His playing style is often described as strong in the air and intelligent during defensive challenges. Beyond his own career, his brother Ibrahima is also a professional footballer.
Birthday and age
Abdou Diallo was born on May 4, 1996, which makes Abdou 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Abdou shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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