El Hadji Malick Diouf

El Hadji Malick Diouf (born 28 December 2004) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for Premier Lеague club Brentford and the Senegal national team.

Club career Tromsø Born in Dakar, Diouf began his footballing journey at just 13 years old with the Galaxy Football Academy. After a successful stint of four years, he joined the Academie Mawade Wade. On 21 February 2023, after a successful trial, Diouf signed with Norwegian side Tromsø. After a slow start to the season, with little game time, the latter half of the season saw Diouf getting regular game time, ending the season with twenty-one appearances, and three goals for the club.

Slavia Prague In January 2024, Diouf signed for Czech top flight club Slavia Prague on a four-and-a-half-year contract. On 16 August 2025, he made his competitive debut, in a 3–0 loss to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Brentford Diouf signed a five year deal with Brentford on 28 August 2026.

International career Prior to making his debut for the senior team, Diouf represented Senegal at under-17 and under-20 level. Diouf's performances for Senegal's youth sides drew him to the attention of Tromsø's sporting director Tore Rismo.

Diouf made his debut for the Senegal national team on 9 September 2024 in a Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi at the Bingu National Stadium in Malawi.

Diouf scored his first international goal on 18 November 2025 in a friendly match against Kenya. He started the match and helped his team secure an 8–0 victory.

On 21 May 2026, Diouf was officially named in Senegal manager Pape Thiaw's 28-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics Club

Senegal score listed first, score column indicates score after each Diouf goal.