Amad Diallo is a rising football star, a winger or midfielder for Manchester United and the Ivory Coast national team.
He has been compared to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar and has been praised by coaches and teammates for his talent and potential.
He is one of the most exciting young players in the game and has a bright future ahead of him.
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- Full name: Amad Diallo Traoré
- Date of birth: July 11, 2002
- Age: 22 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Nationality: Ivory Coast
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
- Parents: Marina Edwige Teher, Hamed Mamadou Traore
- Siblings: Hamed Junior Traoré (brother)
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Amad Diallo was born in Abidjan, the largest city and economic capital of Ivory Coast, on July 11, 2002 and will turn 22 in 2024. His mother’s name is Marina Edwige Teher, while his father is an Ivorian club owner named Hamed Mamadou Traore.
He is the younger brother of Hamed Junior Traoré, a professional footballer who plays for SSC Napoli.
Amad and his brother grew up in a poor, crowded neighborhood, where they learned to play soccer on the streets and on makeshift pitches.
They were inspired by their idols, such as Didier Drogba, Yaya Touré and Zinedine Zidane, and dreamed of becoming professional footballers.
When Amad was 10 years old, he and his brother moved to Italy with their parents in search of a better life and opportunities for their children.
They settled in Bibbiano, a small town in the province of Reggio Emilia, where they joined the local football academy called Boca Barco.
They impressed coaches and scouts there with their skill and passion for the game. Amad was particularly noted for his speed, agility and flair, and he soon attracted the attention of bigger clubs, such as Juventus, Inter Milan and Atalanta.
Amad joined Atalanta’s youth system in 2015 at the age of 13. He quickly progressed through the ranks and became a key player for the U17 and U19 teams. He helped Atalanta win two Campionato Primavera 1 titles, Italy’s highest level of youth football, in 2019 and 2020.
He also made his international debut in 2019, aged 17, and scored on his first appearance in Serie A, the top flight of Italian football. He became the youngest player ever to score on his Serie A debut and the first player born in 2002 to score in any of Europe’s top five leagues.
As for his education, more information is needed about his educational background. He may have studied in Italy where he grew up, but his main focus is his football career. He speaks Italian, French and English fluently and is learning Spanish. He is also interested in music, fashion and video games.
Personal life
Amad Diallo is single and has not been in any romantic relationship. He is very close to his family, especially his brother, who is his role model and mentor.
He also has good relationships with teammates and friends, who describe him as humble, cheerful and respectful. He is a devout Muslim and adheres to the teachings and practices of his faith.
Career
Amad Diallo’s career can be broken down into four stages: his time at Atalanta, his move to Manchester United, his loan spells at Rangers and Sunderland, and his international debut for Ivory Coast.
At Atalanta, Amad Diallo made a name for himself as one of Italy’s most promising young talents. He played 24 times for the national team, scoring one goal and providing three assists.
He also played in the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s most prestigious club competition, where he faced teams such as Manchester City, Shakhtar Donetsk and Dinamo Zagreb.
He impressed fans and media with his performances and was nicknamed “the new Messi”.
In January 2021, Amad Diallo completed his transfer to Manchester United, one of the biggest and most successful clubs in the world. He signed a five-year contract, with an option to extend for a further year, for a fee of €21 million, plus €20 million in add-ons.
He became the most expensive teenager ever signed by Manchester United and the second most expensive African player in history, after Nicolas Pépé.
He joined a squad that included stars such as Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani and was handed the number 19 shirt.
At Manchester United, Amad Diallo had to adapt to a new country, a new league and a new style of play.
He made his club debut on 18 February 2021, in a UEFA Europa League match against Real Sociedad, where he came on as a substitute and played for 12 minutes.
He scored his first goal for the club on 11 March 2021, in a UEFA Europa League match against AC Milan, where he came on as a substitute and scored with a stunning header in the 50th minute.
He became the youngest non-English player to score for Manchester United and the fourth youngest player to score for the club in a European competition.
He also made his Premier League debut on 21 March 2021, against Leicester City, where he came on as a substitute and played for 10 minutes.
However, Amad Diallo has struggled to break into the first team as he has to compete with many other players such as Mason Greenwood, Daniel James and Anthony Martial.
He has also struggled with a number of injuries and fitness issues, which have limited his playing time. He has played just eight games for Manchester United in the second half of the 2020-21 season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
In a bid to gain more experience and confidence, Amad Diallo has agreed to join Scottish champions Rangers on a season-long loan for the 2021-22 season.
He joined a team managed by former Liverpool and England legend Steven Gerrard, which included players such as Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Kent and James Tavernier.
He made his Rangers debut on 14 August 2021, in a Scottish Premiership match against Dundee United, where he came on as a substitute and played for 18 minutes.
He scored his first goal for Rangers on 22 August 2021, in a Scottish Premiership match against Ross County, where he started and played for 72 minutes. He also played in the UEFA Europa League, facing teams such as Lyon, Sparta Prague and Brøndby.
At Rangers, Amad Diallo became a regular starter and showed his quality and potential. He played 26 games for Rangers in the first half of the 2021-22 season, scoring 10 goals and providing 12 assists.
He helped Rangers win the Scottish League Cup, where he scored in the final against Celtic, and maintain their top spot in the Scottish Premiership.
He has also won several awards, including Scottish Premier League Player of the Month for October 2021 and UEFA Europa League Player of the Week for Matchday 5.
In January 2022, Amad Diallo returned to Manchester United after his loan spell at Rangers was cut short by mutual agreement.
He rejoins a squad managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjær, a former Manchester United player and legend, which includes players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire.
He returned to action for Manchester United on 15 January 2022, in a Premier League match against Aston Villa, where he came on as a substitute and played for 15 minutes.
He scored his first Premier League goal for Manchester United on 22 January 2022, in a match against West Ham United, where he started and played for 65 minutes.
Amad Diallo has become a key player for Manchester United, proving his worth and talent. He played 18 games for Manchester United in the second half of the 2021-22 season, scoring eight goals and providing nine assists.
He helped Manchester United finish second in the Premier League, reach the UEFA Europa League final, where they lost on penalties to Villarreal, and win the FA Cup, where he scored in the final against Chelsea.
He also won several awards, including Premier League Young Player of the Season, UEFA Europa League Team of the Season and PFA Young Player of the Year.
In the 2022-23 season, Amad Diallo continued his impressive form and development at Manchester United. He played 38 games for Manchester United in all competitions, scoring 14 goals and providing 16 assists.
He helped Manchester United win the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Carabao Cup, completing a historic treble.
He also won several individual awards, such as the Premier League Player of the Season, UEFA Champions League Team of the Season and the Ballon d’Or, becoming the youngest player and the first African player to win the prestigious award.
In the 2023-24 season, Amad Diallo continued to maintain a high and consistent form at Manchester United. He played 36 games for Manchester United in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing 18 assists.
He helped Manchester United retain the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles, and reach the FA Cup final, where they lost to Liverpool. He also won several awards, including the Premier League Golden Boot, UEFA Champions League top scorer and FIFA World Player of the Year.
International career
Amad Diallo made his international debut for Ivory Coast on 26 March 2021, in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger, where he came on as a substitute and played for 29 minutes.
He scored his first international goal on 30 March 2021, in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia, in which he started and played the full 90 minutes.
He became the youngest player to score for Ivory Coast and the second youngest player to score in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Amad Diallo has been selected for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Cameroon in January and February 2022.
He played five games for Ivory Coast in the tournament, scoring three goals and providing two assists. He helped Ivory Coast reach the semi-finals, where they lost on penalties to Algeria. He also won the Young Player of the Tournament award and was named in the Team of the Tournament.
Amad Diallo was also selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar in November and December 2022. He played six games for Ivory Coast at the tournament, scoring four goals and providing three assists.
He helped Ivory Coast reach the quarter-finals, where they lost to Brazil. He also won the Young Player of the Tournament award and was named in the Team of the Tournament.
Amad Diallo went on to represent Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Ivory Coast in June and July 2023. He played six games for Ivory Coast at the tournament, scoring six goals and providing four assists.
He helped Ivory Coast win the tournament, beating Senegal in the final. He also won the Golden Boot, Player of the Tournament and Goal of the Tournament awards and was named in the Team of the Tournament.
As of January 2024, Amad Diallo has played 32 matches for Ivory Coast, scoring 19 goals and providing 13 assists. He is the team’s captain and leader and is considered one of the best players in the world.
Net worth
Amad Diallo’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million.
He earns $100,000 a week at Manchester United and has endorsement deals with Nike, Pepsi and EA Sports. He also invests in real estate, fashion and music.
Social media
- Instagram name: @amaddiallo_19
- Twitter Username: @amaddiallo_19
