Biography
Who is Yan Diomande?
Early life and beginnings
Yan Diomande was born in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on November 14, 2006. He moved to the United States at age 15 to pursue a professional career in football. In 2022, he joined the DME Academy, where he was named the 2023 STARI Player of the Year. During his time in the U.S., he also played for AS Frenzi and helped the club win the United Premier Soccer League Premier Division title in 2023.
Club football career
After his time in the United States, Yan signed with the Spanish club Leganés in January 2025. He began his tenure with the reserve team before making his top-tier debut on March 29 against Real Madrid. He scored his first professional goal on May 11, 2025, during a match against Espanyol. By July 2025, he moved to the German club RB Leipzig following a transfer fee of 20 million euros.
International play and style
Yan represents the Ivory Coast national team. He played for the youth squads before making his senior debut in October 2025 during a World Cup qualifier against Seychelles, where he scored his first international goal. He was a member of the national squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Personal life
Yan Diomande has one younger sister named Roxane. She passed away at age 15, only weeks after he made his debut with Leganés. The athlete stands at 182 centimeters tall.
Birthday and age
Yan Diomande was born on November 14, 2006, which makes Yan 20 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Yan shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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