*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:08, 26 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:47, 28 July 2024 (UTC)
Assane Diao Diaoune (born 7 September 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Real Betis. Born in Senegal, he is a youth international for Spain.
Club career
Diao is a youth product of Badajoz, Flecha Negra and Balón de Cádiz, before moving to the youth academy of Real Betis in 2021, on a contract until 2024.[3] Originally a midfielder, his attacking skills led to him being molded in to a left winger, and he started playing with the reserves in the Segunda Federación in 2022.[4]
On 26 July 2023, Diao extended his contract with the club until 2027.[5] He made his senior and professional debut with the Verdiblancos as a late substitute in a 1–0 Europa League loss to Rangers on 21 September 2023.[6] Later that month, on 28 September, he scored his first goal on his La Liga debut in a 1–1 awy draw against Granada.[7] A week later, on 5 October, he netted his first goal in European competitions in a 2–1 victory over Sparta Prague.[8]
Originally a midfielder, Diao is a strong, and powerful winger who is great at crossing the ball. Primarily right-footed, he is strong with both feet. He has a powerful technique, and strong heading ability.[9]
Personal life
Diao has a twin brother, Ousseynou, who is also a youth footballer in Spain.[9]