History of Amad Diallo in Timeline

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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July 2002: Amad Diallo's Birth

On July 2002, Amad Diallo was born. He is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays for Manchester United and the Ivory Coast national team.

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2002: First Player Born in 2002 to Score in Italian Top Flight

In October 2019, Amad Diallo became the first player born in 2002 to score in the Italian top flight, marking a significant milestone.

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.

2015: Violating Italian Sports Justice Code

On February 9, 2021, Amad Diallo was found guilty of violating the Italian Sports Justice Code for joining ASD Boca Barco in 2015 under a false name and falsifying documents. He was fined €48,000.

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.

July 2020: Investigation into Football Trafficking Launched

In July 2020, an investigation into the trafficking of football players was launched by the public prosecutor's office of Parma, involving Hamed Mamadou Traoré, a relative of Amad Diallo, who was accused of posing as their father to facilitate their immigration into Italy.

July 2020: Changed Instagram Name

On July 11, 2020, Amad Diallo changed his Instagram name from "Amad Traoré" to "Amad Diallo", signaling a personal decision to disassociate from the Traoré name.

September 2020: Name Legally Changed

In September 2020, Amad Diallo's name was legally changed to Amad Diallo, formalizing the change initiated on his birthday.

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.

December 2020: Received Italian Passport

In December 2020, Amad Diallo received his Italian passport, marking an important step in his personal and professional life.

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.

February 2021: Found Guilty of Violating Italian Sports Justice Code

On February 9, 2021, Amad Diallo was found guilty of violating the Italian Sports Justice Code for joining ASD Boca Barco in 2015 under a false name and falsifying documents. He was fined €48,000.

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.

April 2022: Last Manchester United Hat-Trick Before Amad

In January 2025, Amad Diallo's hat-trick made him the first Manchester United player to score a hat-trick since Cristiano Ronaldo against Norwich City in April 2022.

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.

2024: Ankle Ligament Injury

In February 2025, Amorim confirmed that Amad Diallo had damaged his ankle ligaments in training and would be out for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.

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.

February 2025: Ankle Ligament Injury

On February 15, 2025, Amorim confirmed that Amad Diallo had damaged his ankle ligaments in training and would be out for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.

April 2025: Returned to Training

On April 30, 2025, Amad Diallo returned to training after recovering from an ankle ligament injury.

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.