Abdou Diallo is a 29-year-old Senegalese international soccer player who has been described by football pundits as a powerful and quick modern central defender who is very smart. Defensively, he can play out wide or be used in the defensive midfield.
The defender started his club football career in France where he rose through the ranks of AS Monaco FC, before later moving to Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund. His contract with Dortmund was for five years but after one year, he joined PSG in 2019. He is currently on loan at Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig.
He represented France at various youth levels but now plays for the Senegalese national team, since his call-up in March 2021.
Biography of Abdou Diallo
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it was in Tours, France on May 4, 1996, that Abdou Diallo was born to his parents. He was raised together with his younger brother Ibrahima Diallo who currently plies his trade in England with Southampton. His cousin brother, Boubacar Diallo plays in France for FC Balagne. From the above, it won’t be an overstatement to say football runs in his family’s blood.
The 29-year-old like most of his peers started playing football at a tender age. He played in a couple of local clubs within his neighborhood before joining AS Monaco’s youth academy at the age of 15. The club realized how talented Diallo was and offered him a professional contract on 28th March 2014.
He was later loaned to a Belgian side Zulte Waregem where he further developed his skills and talents. In December 2016, there were reports that Laliga club Real Betis was interested in signing him.
From there, things only got better for him, as he went to play for Mainz 05, Borussia Dortmund, and PSG. He is currently on loan at the German club, RB Leipzig.
Is He Married?
Football players are known to be a charm to women. They often get beautiful women and some of them don’t mind flaunting them to the world. But Diallo is discrete in revealing details of his private life.
On the other hand, there are reports insinuating he is single and not dating any girl. Others say it is a little bit awkward that a fine footballer like him doesn’t have a woman.
So, for now, no one knows whether he is married or involved in a relationship or not.
How Abdou Diallo Makes and Spends His Money
Soccer players make money through various avenues. They earn from contracts, match bonuses, and endorsement deals. The same is applicable to Diallo who has been earning from his soccer career.
According to the media, the defender has an estimated net worth of $2 million to $5 million. Since he started playing club football, his total transfer fee is €65 million. Mainz 05 signed him in July 2017 for €5 million. A year later his fee went to €28 million when Borussia Dortmund offered him a 5-year deal. The following year, PSG acquired the defender for €32 million.
Currently, he receives €5 million yearly and €417, 000 weekly as salaries. Meanwhile, his value in the transfer market has dropped from €35 million in 2019 to €18 million as of September 2022.
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5 Intriguing Facts About Abdou Diallo
1. He Is Of Senegalese Descent
Soccer fans may wonder why Diallo should be playing for the Senegal national team instead of France. The reason is that his family is originally from Senegal, but his parents gave birth to him and his younger brother in France.
2. Choose Senegal Over France to Launch His International Career
His club career began in France, then Germany, and now France again. He represented them at different youth levels. In fact, he was once a captain of France under 21 team.
subsequently, an opportunity to represent the country of his descent came in 2021 when he was invited to the Senegal national team for the first time. He honored the call and a few days later made his first appearance for Senegal in a goalless draw against Congo on 26th March 2021.
3. Dembele Advised Him To Join Borussia Dortmundund
His €28 million move to Dortmund in 2018 was inspired by another player. The defender revealed in an interview that Ousmane Dembele persuaded him to join the club. He netted his first goal for the club in a 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on 15th September 2018.
4. He Received A Ligue 1 Winners Medal
The defender received a Ligue 1 winners medal for his stellar performances and contributions to PSG in the 2019/2020 season. The medal was issued to him for helping the team endure a difficult season as a result of Covid-19 which saw the shutting down of major football leagues in the world.
5. How Tall Is He?
The 29 years old is quite tall. He stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.87m) and weighs 79kg (174lbs. A height like this is advantageous to the left-footed player whose defensive abilities and technical skills are spectacular.
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