Bio

Assane Diao Diaoune (born 7 September 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Betis Deportivo Balompié. Born in Senegal, he is a youth international for Spain. Career Diao is a youth product of CD Badajoz, CP Flecha Negra and Balón de Cádiz CF, before moving to the youth academy of Real Betis in 2021 on a contract until 2024. Originally a midfielder, his attacking skills led to him being molded in to a left winger, and he started playing with the reserves in the Segunda Federación in 2022. On 26 July 2023, Diao extended his contract with the club until 2027. He made his senior and professional debut with the Verdiblancos as a late substitute in a 1–0 UEFA Europa League loss to Rangers FC on 21 September 2023. International career Born in Senegal, Diao moved to Spain at the age of three and has dual citizenship. He played for the nation's under-19 team at the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Playing style Originally a midfielder, Diao is a strong, and powerful winger who is great at crossing the ball. Primarily right-footed, he is strong with both feet. He has a powerful technique, and strong heading ability. Personal life Diao has a twin brother, Ousseynou, who is also a youth footballer in Spain.