Amadou Macky Diop
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 17, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Birmingham Legion | ||
| Number | 77 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2013 | Diambars | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Radford Highlanders | 16 | (13) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2018 | Diambars | ||
| 2015–2016 | → Dinamo Zagreb II (loan) | 20 | (3) |
| 2019 | New York Red Bulls U23 | 6 | (4) |
| 2020–2021 | Atlanta United 2 | 32 | (9) |
| 2022– | Birmingham Legion | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 November 2021 | |||
Amadou Macky Diop (born 17 August 1995) is a Senegalese footballer who currently plays for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion.
Career[]
Diambars[]
Diop began his career with Senegalese side Diambars, joining their academy aged 13-years old.[1] During his time with Diambars, Diop spent a season on loan with Dinamo Zagreb.
Radford University[]
Diop moved to the United States to play college soccer at Radford University, where he scored 13 goals and tallied 5 assists in 16 appearances.[2]
While at college, Diop also appeared for USL League Two side New York Red Bulls U23.[3]
Atlanta United 2[]
On 19 November 2019, it was announced that Diop would sign for USL Championship side Atlanta United 2 ahead of their 2020 season.[4] He made his debut for Atlanta on 11 July 2020, appearing as a 69th-minute substitute in a 2-1 loss against Tampa Bay Rowdies.[5] Diop was released by Atlanta following the 2021 season.[6]
Birmingham Legion[]
On 9 December 2021, it was announced that Diop would join USL Championship side Birmingham Legion ahead of their 2022 season.[7]
References[]
- ^ "Amadou Macky Diop loves the game that feels like home | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ "Amadou Macky Diop - Men's Soccer". Radford University Athletics.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls U23 | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Amadou Macky Diop | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Atlanta United 2 - June 6, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (November 2, 2021). "Atlanta United 2 Announces Year-End Roster Decisions". USL Championship.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (December 9, 2021). "Legion FC Brings Aboard Amadou Diop for 2022 Season". USL Championship.
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- Senegalese footballers
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- Diambars FC players
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb players
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- New York Red Bulls U-23 players
- Atlanta United 2 players
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