Assane Diao

Assane Diao of Como was born in Ndongane, Senegal on 7 September 2005 (age 21). Today is Assane Diao's birthday.

Assane Diao, born on 7 September 2005 (age 20), is a Senegalese left winger whose senior career is already heavily centred on Como. Wearing number 11, he has made 35 league appearances for the club across three seasons, scoring 12 goals.

His sharpest league return came in 2024-2025, when he scored eight times in 15 appearances for Como. In 2026-2027, he has started brightly again, with two goals in three Serie A appearances. His market value is around £25.5m, according to Transfermarkt.

Diao has also been involved with Senegal this season, making one World Cup appearance and two appearances in World Cup qualifying in Africa. At this stage, his club career is plain enough: Como is where the substance is, and where his progress is being measured.

📈 Key stats and insights

Assane Diao has scored 2 goals in 3 Serie A appearances (2 starts, 1 sub) in 2026-2027

Assane Diao made 1 World Cup appearance

Assane Diao made 2 World Cup Qualifiers Africa appearances

Assane Diao has a €30.00m market value

Last updated 5 September 2026. Send feedback

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Left Wing
Primary Position: Forward
Position

Assane Diao

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1.85m (6ft)
Height: 11
Squad Number: 72kg (11st 4lb)
Weight: 7 September 2005 (age 21)
Date of Birth: Ndongane
Birthplace: Senegal 🇸🇳
Country of Birth: Como
Team: Senegal 🇸🇳
National Team: £25.5m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value: 30 June 2029 (2y 10m)
Contract Expires

📊 Season stats

Team: Como
Serie A 2026 - 2027
Games: 3
Starting: 2
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: 2
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Senegal 🇸🇳
World Cup 2026
Games: 1
Starting: -
Substitute: 1
Unused: 3
Utilisation: 25%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Senegal 🇸🇳
World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026
Games: 2
Starting: 1
Substitute: 1
Unused: 8
Utilisation: 20%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Assane Diao has made three appearances (two starts, one as substitute) and scored two goals in Serie A 2026-2027; he has received zero yellow cards and zero red cards. The numbers suggest a direct attacking role with a high goals-to-appearance ratio from limited opportunities, combining starts and substitute impact early in the season.

📋 Career stats

Team: Como
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Italy 🇮🇹
Games: 3
Goals: 2

Team: Como
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Italy 🇮🇹
Games: 17
Goals: 2

Team: Como
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Italy 🇮🇹
Games: 15
Goals: 8

Team: Real Betis
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Spain 🇪🇸
Games: 10
Goals: 1

Team: Real Betis
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: Spain 🇪🇸
Games: 18
Goals: 2

Diao joined Real Betis in July 2021 from an earlier club and moved to Como for €10,000,000 in January 2025. Those moves map a rapid ascent into Serie A by age 20 and include international involvement that features World Cup and World Cup Qualifiers Africa appearances. Diao is Senegalese, plays as a left wing and carries a €30.00m market value.

💰 Transfers

Team: Como
7 January 2025
From: Real Betis
Type: Fee (£10m)

Team: Real Betis
1 July 2021
Type: Signed

Como paid €10,000,000 to sign Diao from Real Betis in January 2025, after his arrival at Real Betis in July 2021 from an earlier club. The January 2025 fee represents a clear upward move in level and a significant investment for a player of his age.

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🔗 External links

Assane Diao on Transfermarkt