Papu Gomez: “There are defenders in the first team that sometimes cannot stop him. To stop him in training, we have to kick him! He plays like Messi.”
Erik ten Hag: "He is very ball secure. He can bring key actions, final passes, score a goal. This has to be his year."
Michele Criscitiello: "We are in the presence of a boy who is still very young, but with impressive growth potential... destined to become one of the best in his role.
Kobbie Mainoo: "Amad Diallo and I are destined for greatness."
Player Profile
Full Name: Amad Diallo Traoré
Age: 22 (Born: Jul 11, 2002)
Position: Attack - Right Winger
Preferred Foot: Left
Place of Birth: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Citizenship: Ivory Coast
Age: 22 (Born: Jul 11, 2002)
Position: Attack - Right Winger
Preferred Foot: Left
Place of Birth: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Citizenship: Ivory Coast
Style of Play
Diallo is known for his exceptional dribbling ability, using quick feet and close control to navigate through tight spaces. His agility allows him to take on defenders effectively, often leaving them behind with skillful maneuvers like body feints and step-overs.
Diallo has a keen sense of vision, enabling him to execute a variety of passes. He is adept at short passing, contributing significantly to his team's buildup play. His technical proficiency allows him to shoot from distance and take free kicks effectively While primarily a right winger, Diallo can also play on the left or as an attacking midfielder. This versatility allows him to drift into central areas, making him a dynamic threat in various attacking roles
Diallo has a keen sense of vision, enabling him to execute a variety of passes. He is adept at short passing, contributing significantly to his team's buildup play. His technical proficiency allows him to shoot from distance and take free kicks effectively While primarily a right winger, Diallo can also play on the left or as an attacking midfielder. This versatility allows him to drift into central areas, making him a dynamic threat in various attacking roles
Achievements
PFA Championship Fans' Player of the Year: 2022–23
IFFHS CAF Youth Team of the Year: 2020
Sunderland Young Player of the Year: 2022–23
Scottish Cup: 2021–22
FA Cup: 2023–24
IFFHS CAF Youth Team of the Year: 2020
Sunderland Young Player of the Year: 2022–23
Scottish Cup: 2021–22
FA Cup: 2023–24
Conclusion
As Amad Diallo continues to develop his skills and gain experience, the football world watches with great anticipation. His potential to become one of the best in his position is widely recognized, and his journey toward greatness seems inevitable.
With a combination of technical prowess, creativity, and determination, Diallo is poised to make a lasting impact on the sport. As he continues to refine his game, fans and pundits alike eagerly await the next chapter in his promising career.
With a combination of technical prowess, creativity, and determination, Diallo is poised to make a lasting impact on the sport. As he continues to refine his game, fans and pundits alike eagerly await the next chapter in his promising career.
