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Sofiane Diop

b. 2000

Moroccan footballer (born 2000)

Association football player
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About Sofiane Diop

Born 2000. Sofiane Diop is a French, Senegalese and Moroccan association football player.

Sofiane Daouda Diop (born 9 June 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Nice. Born in France, he plays for the Morocco national team.

Club career

Monaco On 5 July 2018, Diop signed his first professional contract with Monaco after his debut season with the reserve side of Rennes. He made his professional debut in a 4–0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on 4 August 2018 in the Trophée des Champions.

Nice On 29 August 2022, fellow Ligue 1 club Nice announced the signing of Diop from Monaco.

International career Diop holds both French and Senegalese nationalities. He was a youth international for the France U18s.

In November 2023, Diop opted to play for Morocco over France and Senegal.

Two years later, Diop finally made his senior international debut in a friendly against Uganda.

Personal life Diop was born to a Senegalese father and a Moroccan mother. His younger brother, Edan Diop, is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Monaco Coupe de France runner-up: 2020–21

Nice Coupe de France runner-up: 2025–26

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Important facts

Born
9 June 2000, Tours
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
France, Senegal, Morocco

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sofiane Diop?

Moroccan footballer (born 2000)

When was Sofiane Diop born?

Sofiane Diop was born on 9 June 2000 in Tours.

What is Sofiane Diop's occupation?

Sofiane Diop is an association football player.

What nationality is Sofiane Diop?

Sofiane Diop is French, Senegalese and Moroccan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sofiane Diop

· Wikidata: Q56033749

· DBpedia: Sofiane Diop

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