Diogo Dalot
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Full name | José Diogo Dalot Teixeira[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | [2] | 18 March 1999|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Braga, Portugal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Full-back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current team | Manchester United | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008–2017 | Porto | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017–2018 | Porto B | 23 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017–2018 | Porto | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018– | Manchester United | 28 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020–2021 | → AC Milan (loan) | 21 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | Portugal U15 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014–2015 | Portugal U16 | 8 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015–2016 | Portugal U17 | 19 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016–2017 | Portugal U19 | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017–2019 | Portugal U20 | 12 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017–2021 | Portugal U21 | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021– | Portugal | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Honours
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:28, 27 December 2021 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 22:03, 11 November 2021 (UTC) |
José Diogo Dalot Teixeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [diˈoɡu dɐˈlo];[3] born 18 March 1999), known as Diogo Dalot, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the Portugal national team.
Dalot is a product of the Porto youth system and made his professional debut for the club's B team in January 2017. He made his first-team debut in a Taça de Portugal game in October 2017. After making eight appearances for Porto, he joined Manchester United in June 2018 for a reported fee of €22 million (£19 million). From October 2020 to June 2021, Dalot was loaned to Italian Serie A club A.C. Milan.
Dalot was a youth international and represented Portugal from under-15 to under-21 level. He was a member of the under-17 squad that won the 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He made his senior international debut for Portugal at UEFA Euro 2020.
Club career[]
Porto[]
Born in Braga, Dalot joined Porto's youth system in 2008, aged nine.[4] On 28 January 2017, he made his senior debut with the B team, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 home loss against Leixões for the LigaPro championship.[5]
Dalot first appeared with the first-team in a competitive game on 13 October 2017, starting in a 6–0 away win over Lusitano de Évora for the season's Taça de Portugal.[6] He first played in the Primeira Liga on 18 February 2018, coming on as a 75th-minute substitute in a 5–0 home routing of Rio Ave.[7]
Manchester United[]
Dalot signed for Premier League club Manchester United on 6 June 2018 on a five-year contract for a fee of £19 million.[8] He made his debut on 19 September 2018 in an away UEFA Champions League group stage match against Swiss side Young Boys.[9] On 26 January 2020, he scored the second goal in a 6–0 FA Cup win against Tranmere Rovers; it was his first goal for United.[10] During his first seasons for the club, Dalot struggled with various injuries and following the arrival of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, his performances were severely limited under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.[11]
Loan to AC Milan[]
Following sporadic use by Manchester United, Dalot was loaned to Italian Serie A side AC Milan for the 2020–21 season.[12] He made his debut for Milan on 22 October, starting in a 3–1 win against Celtic in a UEFA Europa League group stage match.[13][14] Seven days later, Dalot scored his first goal for Milan and provided an assist for compatriot Rafael Leão in a 3–0 home group stage victory in the UEFA Europa League against Sparta Prague.[15] He made his Serie A debut on 1 November, replacing Davide Calabria in the 71st-minute of a 2–1 away win against Udinese.[16] He made his first start in the league in a 2–2 away draw against Genoa.[17] On 7 March 2021, Dalot score his first Serie A goa in a 2–0 away in at Hellas Verona.[18] During the season, Dalot's versatility enabled him to play either as a right back and left back. This made him an integral part of Stefano Pioli's team, helping Milan secure second place in the 2020–21 Serie A and qualification for the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League after an eight-year absence.[19][20]
Return to Manchester United[]
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During the summer of 2021, Manchester United were interested in signing another right-back.[11] Meanwhile, Milan, who were impressed with Dalot during his loan move with the club, began negotiations with Manchester United to sign him on permanent basis.[11] After returning to Manchester United, he impressed coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with his performances during pre-season.[11][21] Borussia Dortmund were also interested in signing him on a loan deal, but he decided to remain at United to compete with Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a starting position.[21] On 22 September, Dalot was given his first start of the season, featuring in a 1–0 home loss to West Ham United in the third round of the EFL Cup.[22] Since then, he has had limited opportunities with two starts and three substitute appearances. He played against Villarreal in a Champions League group stage match after Wan-Bissaka was suspended for two games.[11][23] On 2 December, Dalot was given his first start in the league under interim manager Michael Carrick, putting an impressive performance and creating the second goal in a 3–2 home win over United's rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford.[24] Following the arrival of interim manager Ralf Rangnick, Dalot cemented his place as starter for the club, following his solid performances in the club's next two matches against Crystal Palace and Norwich City.[25]
International career[]
Youth[]
Dalot helped Portugal win the 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, scoring twice in five games in Azerbaijan including once in the final against Spain.[26] The same year, he helped the under-19 team reach the quarter-finals of the same competition.[27]
With the under-19s, Dalot participated in the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, helping finishing as runner-up, after losing in the final to England.[28] For his performances throughout the competition, he was named in the "Team of the Tournament".[29] Dalot played for Portugal at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup,[30] starting in all the matches in an eventual quarter-final exit.[31]
On 10 November 2017, he won his first cap for the Portugal under-21s, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Romania for the 2019 UEFA European Championship qualifiers.[32][33] In March 2021, Dalot took part in the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Portugal finished as runners-up after losing in the final 1–0 to Germany.[34]
Senior[]
On 13 June 2021, Dalot was included in Portugal's squad for UEFA Euro 2020 as a replacement for João Cancelo, who withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19.[35] He made his debut ten days later in the final group game – a 2–2 draw with France in Budapest – in which he replaced Nélson Semedo for the final 11 minutes.[36]
Style of play[]
Dalot is a physically strong defender known for his speed, technique and offensive capabilities. He can play as a full-back or winger on either flank, although he usually plays on the right.[37] He is usually deployed as a wing-back on the right but in a more conventional full-back role on the left.[38] As a left-back, he has been praised for his work ethic and defensive awareness. He has good dribbling skill and is noted for his involvement in counter-attacks by making crosses or long passes.[38] His physique enables him to perform well in aerial duels.[39]
Career statistics[]
Club[]
- As of match played 27 December 2021
Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Europe | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Porto B | 2016–17[40] | LigaPro | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
2017–18[40] | LigaPro | 20 | 2 | — | — | — | 20 | 2 | ||||
Total | 23 | 2 | — | — | — | 23 | 2 | |||||
Porto | 2017–18[40] | Primeira Liga | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Manchester United | 2018–19[41] | Premier League | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 23 | 0 |
2019–20[42] | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
2020–21[43] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
2021–22[44] | Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
Total | 28 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 46 | 1 | ||
AC Milan (loan) | 2020–21[43] | Serie A | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 10[d] | 1 | 33 | 2 | |
Career total | 78 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 110 | 5 |
- ^ Includes Taça de Portugal, FA Cup, Coppa Italia
- ^ Includes EFL Cup
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in the UEFA Champions League
- ^ a b Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
International[]
- As of match played 11 November 2021[45]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Portugal | 2021 | 4 | 0 |
Total | 4 | 0 |
Honours[]
Porto
Portugal
Individual
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2016[48]
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2017[49]
References[]
- ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019: List of Players: Portugal" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 13 June 2019. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Diogo Dalot: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ RTP, RTP, Rádio e Televisão de Portugal -. "Diogo Dalot a caminho do Manchester United".
- ^ Travassos, Nuno (3 June 2016). "Dalot, o vaivém minhoto" [Dalot, the whirlwind from Minho] (in Portuguese). Maisfutebol. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ ""Bês" perdem na receção ao Leixões" [B's host Leixões and lose] (in Portuguese). FC Porto. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "Análise Lusitano 0–6 FC Porto: Como gerires o teu 'dragão'" [Lusitano 0–6 FC Porto analysis: How to run one's 'dragon'] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 14 October 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ "F. C. Porto goleia Rio Ave e volta à liderança" [F. C. Porto rout Rio Ave and reclaim first place]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 18 February 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ Stone, Simon (6 June 2018). "Diogo Dalot: Manchester United sign Porto right-back for £19m". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Man Utd: Diogo Dalot could be at club for 10 years - Jose Mourinho". BBC Sport. 19 September 2018.
- ^ Stone, Simon (26 January 2020). "Tranmere 0-6 Manchester United: Reds' fans voice anger during FA Cup win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Duncker, Charlotte (29 September 2021). "Dalot slept at AC Milan training ground to help resurrect Man Utd career". Goal. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Official Statement: Diogo Dalot". acmilan.com. Associazione Calcio Milan. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Celtic-Milan 1-3, goals and highlights: Krunic, Diaz and Hauge score". Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Statistics and data of Celtic-Milan 1-3, Europa League 2020/2021". 22 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "This Milan doesn't miss a beat: three of a kind at Sparta Prague and it's already an escape". 29 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Report Udinese-Milan 1-2, Serie A TIM 2020/2021". 1 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Dalot, Serie A debut from 1 'with Genoa". 17 December 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Serie A, Verona-Milan 0-2, report cards: Krunic to Del Piero. Well Meitè". 7 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Atalanta 0-2 Milan: Kessie seals second place". football-italia.net. 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Man Utd issue Diogo Dalot transfer demand to ensure history doesn't repeat itself". Mirror. 22 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Dalot continua a acumular interessados: Borussia Dortmund junta-se à corrida". MSN Desporto. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ Stone, Simon (22 September 2021). "Manchester United 0-1 West Ham: Lanzini puts Hammers into fourth round of Carabao Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ Marsh, Charlotte (29 September 2021). "Man Utd 2-1 Villarreal: Cristiano Ronaldo snatches dramatic late Champions League victory for United". Sky Sports. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "DALOT GANHA DESTAQUE".
- ^ Marsh, Charlotte (12 December 2021). "Ralf Rangnick reverses Ole Gunnar Solskjaer transfer decision to halt Man Utd exodus". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Portugal win second U17 EURO title on penalties". UEFA. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "Mbappé helps France past Portugal". UEFA. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "European Under-19 Championship: England beat Portugal in final". BBC Sport. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "[Under-19] The UEFA technical team – Team of the Tournament". UEFA. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Dalot targeting back-to-back golden summers". FIFA. 23 May 2017. Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "Uruguay progress, Portugal pay the penalty". FIFA. 4 June 2017. Archived from the original on 4 June 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ Andrade, David (10 November 2017). "Portugal empata na Roménia e complica apuramento" [Portugal draw in Romania and make qualification harder]. Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Roménia S21 1–1 Portugal S21" [Romania U21 1–1 Portugal U21] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Highlights, report: Germany beat Portugal for third U21 EURO title". UEFA.com. 6 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Diogo Dalot substitui João Cancelo" [Diogo Dalot replaces João Cancelo]. Portuguese Football Federation. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ Antunes, Inês (23 June 2021). "Portugal 2-2 França: Jogo de nervos garante 'oitavos' e encontro com a Bélgica em Sevilha" [Portugal 2-2 France: Nervy game guarantees 'last 16' and meeting with Belgium in Seville]. SAPO (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Diogo Dalot: our focus". 7 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Diogo Dalot: scouting report". 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ Currò, Enrico (1 October 2020). "Milan seeks the treasure: A chance for Maldini jr". La Repubblica. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "Diogo Dalot". ForaDeJogo.net. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Diogo Dalot in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Diogo Dalot in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Diogo Dalot in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Diogo Dalot in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ "National football team player Diogo Dalot". EU-Football.info. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "FC Porto é campeão nacional 2017/2018" [FC Porto are 2017/2018 national champions] (in Portuguese). Maisfutebol. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Under-17 – Portugal prevail on penalties against Spain". UEFA. May 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Technical report" (PDF). UEFA. pp. 31–32. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ "The UEFA technical team: Team of the Tournament". UEFA. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
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