Ibrahima Diallo

Ibrahima Diallo (born 8 March 1999) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Qatar Stars League club Al Ahli, on loan from Al Khor.

Club career Early career Diallo is a graduate of the Monaco youth academy, joining them at the age of 15. Diallo joined Brest on loan in 2018. He made his professional debut with the club in a 1–1 (4–3) penalty shootout win in the Coupe de la Ligue over Sochaux on 14 August 2018.

Southampton On 4 October 2020, Diallo signed for Premier League club Southampton on a four-year contract, for an undisclosed fee. On 17 October 2020, Diallo made his first appearance for the club in a 3–3 draw against Chelsea, where he came off the bench to replace Oriol Romeu. His first Premier League start came in a 0–0 draw against Fulham on 26 December.

On 21 September 2021, Diallo scored his first professional goal, in the EFL Cup against Sheffield United which ended 2–2 at full time before Southampton advanced 4–2 on penalties.

Al-Duhail On 19 July 2023, Diallo signed for Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail.

Personal life Diallo was born in France and is of Senegalese descent. His older brother Abdou is a footballer for Al-Arabi and the Senegal national team.

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