Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Amad Diallo

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Amad Diallo made an impact.

Amad Diallo is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays for Manchester United in the Premier League and the Ivory Coast national team. Primarily a winger or attacking midfielder, he is a versatile player also capable as a wing-back.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 2014: Joined Boca Barco's Youth Team

In September 2014, Amad Diallo started out at Boca Barco's youth team, impressing at a Christmas tournament later that year where he was the top goalscorer.

January 2015: Officially Registered to Boca Barco

On January 14, 2015, Amad Diallo was officially registered to the Boca Barco team, marking his formal inclusion in the youth setup.

2015: Joined Atalanta Youth System

In 2015, Amad Diallo joined the Atalanta youth system after moving to Italy as a child.

2015: Moved to Atalanta

In 2015, Amad Diallo moved to Atalanta after Serie A clubs showed interest in him while he was at Boca Barco.

2016: Played for Under-15 Side

During the 2016–17 season, Amad Diallo played for Atalanta's under-15 side.

2017: Moved to Under-17 Side

In the 2017–18 season, Amad Diallo moved to Atalanta's under-17 side, scoring 12 goals in 27 appearances.

2018: Played for Under-17s

During the 2018-19 season, Amad Diallo played for Atalanta's under-17 team, showcasing his abilities by scoring 12 goals and providing 7 assists in 16 games.

October 2019: Serie A Debut and First Goal

In October 2019, Amad Diallo made his Serie A debut, coming on as a substitute against Udinese and scoring his first goal four minutes later.

December 2019: First UEFA Champions League Call-up

On December 11, 2019, Amad Diallo received his first UEFA Champions League call-up, remaining an unused substitute in the match against Shakhtar Donetsk.

2019: Senior Team Debut with Goal

In 2019, Amad Diallo scored on his debut for Atalanta's senior team, marking a significant step in his professional career.

2019: Won Supercoppa Primavera

In 2019, Amad Diallo won the Supercoppa Primavera with Atalanta, providing both assists in a 2–1 win over Fiorentina.

October 2020: Manchester United Agreement

On October 5, 2020, Manchester United agreed to sign Amad Diallo in January 2021, subject to personal terms, medical clearance, and a work permit.

November 2020: First League Game of the 2020-21 Season

On November 28, 2020, Amad Diallo played his first league game of the 2020–21 season, coming on as a substitute against Hellas Verona.

2020: Named in Ivory Coast Under-23 Team for Olympics

On July 3, 2021, Amad Diallo was named in the Ivory Coast under-23 team for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

January 2021: Joined Manchester United

In January 2021, Amad Diallo joined Manchester United, marking a significant move in his career. He later had loan spells at Rangers and Sunderland.

March 2021: Senior International Debut for Ivory Coast

In March 2021, Amad Diallo made his senior international debut for the Ivory Coast in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game.

March 2021: First Call-up to Ivory Coast National Team

In March 2021, Amad Diallo was first called up to the Ivory Coast national team for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Niger and Ethiopia.

June 2021: Scored First International Goal

On June 5, 2021, Amad Diallo scored his first international goal in a friendly against Burkina Faso, helping his team win 2–1 at home.

July 2021: Named in Ivory Coast Under-23 Team for Olympics

On July 3, 2021, Amad Diallo was named in the Ivory Coast under-23 team for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

December 2021: First Game of the 2021-22 Season

On December 8, 2021, Amad Diallo played his first game of the 2021–22 season, starting the UEFA Champions League group stage match against Young Boys.

January 2022: Loan to Rangers

On January 27, 2022, Amad Diallo was loaned to Scottish Premiership club Rangers for the remainder of the season. He made his debut on January 29, scoring the opener in a 3–3 draw against Ross County.

August 2022: Joined Sunderland on Loan

On August 31, 2022, Amad Diallo joined Sunderland in the EFL Championship on a season-long loan, marking another step in his career development.

December 2023: First Game for United in Over Two Seasons

On December 30, 2023, Amad Diallo played his first game for Manchester United in over two seasons, appearing as a substitute in a 2–1 league defeat to Nottingham Forest.

March 2024: Winning Goal Against Liverpool in FA Cup

On March 17, 2024, Amad Diallo scored the winning goal in the last minute of extra time in a 4–3 win against Liverpool in the 2023–24 FA Cup quarter-finals, receiving a second yellow card and being sent off for removing his shirt in celebration.

November 2024: Scored First Brace for Manchester United

In November 2024, Amad Diallo scored his first brace for Manchester United in a 2-0 win against PAOK in the UEFA Europa League under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

January 2025: New Contract until 2030

In January 2025, Amad Diallo signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2030, demonstrating the club's commitment to his future.

January 2025: 50th Appearance for United

On January 12, 2025, Amad Diallo made his 50th appearance for Manchester United as a substitute in an FA Cup match against Arsenal.

January 2025: Scored First Senior Hat-Trick

On January 16, 2025, Amad Diallo scored his first senior hat-trick in 12 minutes against Southampton, helping Manchester United come from behind in the second-half.

May 2025: Played in UEFA Europa League Final

On May 21, 2025, Amad Diallo featured in the 2025 UEFA Europa League final as a starter but lost to Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the first player in history to lose three UEFA Europa League finals.