Pape Daouda Diong

Pape Daouda Diong

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Diong intercepts the ball, marauds forward, and provides a superb through ball to his winger.Diong reads the game perfectly and intercepts a dangerous pass;Diong leaves the line, presses his opponent, and makes a good tackle.

Country: Senegal

Date of birth: 15/06/2006 (17 years old)

Place of birth: Dakar (Senegal)

Height: 190cm

Youth career: Academie Foot Darou Salam

Current club: Academie Foot Darou Salam

Squad number: —

Current national team: Senegal U-17

Position: defensive midfielder, central midfielder

Preferred foot: right

Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —

Tournaments participated in: 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup (4/0)

Contract until: unknown

Player’s agent: unknown

Transfer rumours: Chelsea

Similar type of player: Aurélien Tchouaméni/Patrick Vieira

Strengths:

– passing

– tackling

– physicality

– work rate

– positioning

– technique

– vision

– composure

– football IQ

– heading

To improve:

– pace over the first meters

– creativity and composure in the final third

Style of play:

– modern holding midfielder

– tall player with an excellent body mass ratio, physical strength, natural fitness, and stamina

– functions best when placed at the base of a midfield three, but in addition to his normal holding midfielder duties, he’s also a tireless runner who roams and make attacking runs almost as a box-to-box midfielder

– decent agility and top speed for a player of his size

– high football IQ and ability to read the game

– able to surprise the opponents with his energetic on and off the ball runs through the middle

– good composure on the ball and above-average passing skills also when it comes to breaking the lines with laser through passes

– doesn’t shoot very often, but he possesses powerful mid and long-range shooting skills

– consistent player, who protects the backline, makes many important tackles and interceptions thanks to his anticipation, positioning, and tenacity

– likes to get into challenges, pressing opponents, and anticipating their moves

– does not dive into tackles

– positively aggressive and combative in duels

– committed, courageous, and willing to sacrifice

– his long-reaching legs are very helpful when tackling and recovering from mistakes

– very strong player who knows how to use his body to gain advantage/wins most of the physical and aerial duels

Diong intercepts the ball, marauds forward, and provides a superb through ball to his winger.

Diong reads the game perfectly and intercepts a dangerous pass;

Diong leaves the line, presses his opponent, and makes a good tackle.

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He is best suited to playing as:

Defensive midfielder in 4-3-3.

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League summary (as for 22 December 2023):

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Description:

Pape Daouda Diong is considered to be one of the most exciting midfield talents in Africa. He is a youth product of the Academie Foot Darou Salam. He is an important member of an extremely talented generation of Senegalese teenagers which includes, among others Amara Diouf, Lamine Camara, Lamine Sadio, Mikayil Faye, Omar Fall, Seydou Sano, Fallou Diouf, Ousmane Diao, Ibrahima Diallo, Ibou Sané, and Yaya Diémé. In November 2023, he represented his country at the U-17 World Cup and his impressive performances have sparked interest from many top clubs, including Chelsea.

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Football Talent Scout potential rating:

9/10