Abdou Diallo is a professional football player. He plays as a center-back for the French club, Paris-Saint Germain. As a PSG player, he has won several club honors. Eligible to represent both France and Senegal, he represented France at various age levels. However, he pledged his allegiance to Senegal. He made his senior international debut in 2021. He was part of the Senegal national team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.
What is Abdou Diallo Famous For?
- Won 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal.
Where is Abdou Diallo From?
Abdou Diallo was born on 4 May 1996. His birth name is Abdou-Lakhad Diallo. His birth place is in Tours in France. He holds French and Senegalese nationality. His parents hail from Senegal. He has a brother named Ibrahima.
Abdou Diallo Career
- Abdou Diallo started playing football at a young age.
- He spent playing football for several local clubs.
- He finally joined the youth system of Monaco aged 15 in 2011.
- He progressed through the youth ranks of the club and was promoted to the club’s senior team in 2014.
- He signed his first professional contract with Monaco in March 2014.
- He made his professional debut against Olympique Marseille in December 2014. He came on in as a substitute for Bernardo Silva.
- He spent the 2015-16 season on loan at the Belgian club, Zulte Waregaem.
- He returned to Monaco for the 2016-17 season.
- He was part of Monaco which won the Ligue 1 title in the 2016-17 season.
- He signed a five-year contract with the Bundesliga club Mainz 05 in July 2017.
- He scored his first goal for the club against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in September 2017.
- After the season, he signed a five-year contract with the German club, Borussia Dortmund for a transfer fee of €28 million in June 2018.
- He scored his first goal for Dortmund against Eintracht Frankfurt in September 2018.
- After a season at Dortmund, he signed with the French club, PSG.
- He signed a five-year contract with PSG for a transfer fee of €32 million in July 2019.
- He made his PSG debut against Rennes in the Trophee des Champions in August 2019.
- He made his league debut against Nimes in August 2019.
- He made his Champions League debut against Real Madrid in September 2019.
- At the end of the 2021-22 season, he won two Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe de France titles, one Coupe de la Ligue title, and two Trophee des Champions titles.
- PSG finished runner-up in the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League after they lost 0-1 to Bayern Munich.
Abdou Diallo International Career
- Born to Senegalese parents, Diallo was eligible to represent both France and Senegal at the senior international level.
- He represented France at various age levels.
- He played for France’s U16, U17, U18, U19, U20, and U21 teams.
- However, he chose to represent Senegal on the senior international level.
- He received his first call-up from Senegal in March 2021.
- He made his debut for Senegal against Congo in March 2021.
- He was part of the Senegal national team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.
Who is Abdou Diallo Girlfriend?
Abdou Diallo is not married. He is reportedly single. He has maintained a private personal life. We don’t know if he is dating anyone at present.
What is Abdou Diallo Height?
Abdou Diallo stands at the height of 1.87 m i.e. 6 feet and 2 inches tall. He has a body weight of 79 kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black.
His sexual orientation is straight.
What is Abdou Diallo Salary and Net Worth?
Abdou Diallo earns from his career as a football player. At PSG, he has an annual salary of around €6 million. He was previously making around €5.1 million. His other income comes from sponsorships and endorsements. His net worth is estimated at around €2 million at present.
Did You Know?
- His brother is also a professional football player who currently plays for Southampton.
- He played in the attacking role while on loan at Zulte Waregem in the 2015-16 season.
- Spanish club Real Betis showed interest in signing Diallo in 2016.
- He was reportedly scouted by the English club, Arsenal in 2017.
- Ousmane Dembele advised him to join Borussia Dortmund in 2018.
- His jersey number is 22.