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Djibril Diaw

b. 1994

Senegalese association football player

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About Djibril Diaw

Born 1994. Djibril Diaw is a Senegalese association football player.

Elhadji Pape Djibril Diaw (born 31 December 1994) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga I club Botoșani.

Club career After four years in Senegal, Diaw went through Geel and Korona Kielce before signing a two-year contract with Angers in January 2019.

On 27 June 2019, he was loaned one season-long to Ligue 2 club Caen.

On 22 February 2021, he signed for Lithuanian champions Žalgiris. He left the club on 23 January 2022.

Shortly after, Diaw signed with Ukrainian side Rukh Lviv. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, his contract was suspended under new FIFA rules, which allowed players to sign with clubs outside Ukraine until 30 June 2022. On 21 March 2022, he returned to Poland, signing a short-term deal with I liga club Arka Gdynia.

On 20 June 2022, he was loaned to French Ligue 2 side Laval.

International career Diaw made his debut for the Senegal national team on 26 March 2019 in a friendly against Mali, as a starter.

Honours Žalgiris A Lyga: 2021 Lithuanian Cup: 2021; runner-up 2021

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Important facts

Born
31 December 1994, Dakar
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Senegal
Also known as
El Hadji Pape Djibril Diaw

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Djibril Diaw?

Senegalese association football player

When was Djibril Diaw born?

Djibril Diaw was born on 31 December 1994 in Dakar.

What is Djibril Diaw's occupation?

Djibril Diaw is an association football player.

What nationality is Djibril Diaw?

Djibril Diaw is Senegalese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Djibril Diaw

· Wikidata: Q26250963

· DBpedia: Djibril Diaw

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