How old is Amad Diallo? All the personal details about the Manchester United player

How old is Amad Diallo? All the personal details about the Manchester United player

Lenah Ann
updated at January 21, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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Amad Diallo is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays for the Ivory Coast national team and Manchester United in the English Premier League as a winger and midfielder. Due to his innovative and attacking style of play, he is frequently considered one of the top defenders in the world. So, how old is Amad Diallo?

Amad Diallo's stats
United's Amad Diallo warms up ahead of the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at City Ground, on 30 December 2023, in Nottingham, England. Photo: Alex Dodd (Modified by author)
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Despite being a young player, the renowned Manchester United winger has numerous awards and titles to his name. Having played football since he was a little boy, he remarkably understands the game. Here is everything you need to know about the Manchester United youngster.

Amad Diallo's profile summary

Full name

Amad Diallo

Date of birth

11 July 2002

Age

21 years of age (as of January 2024)

Place of birth

Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Nationality

Ivorian

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Islam

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Height

5 feet 8 inches or 173 centimetres

Weight

158 pounds or 72 kilograms

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Relationship status

Single

Parents

Hamed Mamadou and Marina Traore

Sibling(s)

Hamed Junior Traore

Occupation

Professional soccer player

Clubs

Atalanta, Manchester United, Rangers (loan), Sunderland (loan)

Position

Winger, midfielder

Years active

2019 - present

Greatest achievements

2-times UEFA Europa League runner-up

Net worth

$4.5 million

Social media presence

Instagram, X (Twitter)

Amad Diallo's age

Amad Diallo (age 21 years as of January 2024) was born on 11 July 2002 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to Hamed Mamadou and Marina Traore. He was raised alongside his brother Hamed Junior, and they migrated to Italy to pursue football when Diallo was eight.

Regarding Amad Diallo's height and weight, he is 5 feet 8 inches or 173 centimetres tall and weighs 158 pounds or 72 kilograms. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Amad Diallo's nationality and ethnicity

The Manchester United young star is an Ivorian national of mixed ethnic background.

Amad Diallo's net worth and salary

According to Popular Net Worth, the renowned soccer player has an estimated net worth of $12 million. Most of his fortune comes from his successful football career, alongside sponsorship and brand endorsement deals.

Regarding his salary, he is Sunderland's best-paid player. According to Salary Sport, the on-loan Manchester United man takes home $35,482 weekly, or $1,845,065 annually. His current contract expires on 30 June 2025.

Amad Diallo's stats

The Ivorian national has had a total of 169 appearances for all the clubs that he has played for and has scored 62 goals and 33 assists. Playing an average of 10.984 minutes, he has received 11 yellow cards and is yet to receive a red card.

Amad Diallo's injury

In his career, the renowned star has had four injuries. His recent injury occurred on 8 December 2023. Due to this fitness injury, he was side-lined for 21 days and thus missed the opening match of Manchester United's pre-season tour of the United States of America.

Amad Diallo's team

The famous up-and-coming star came through various youth academies including Boca Barco, Atalanta, and Manchester United. In his senior career, he has played for Atlanta and Manchester United.

He has also played for Rangers and Sunderland on loan from his current club, Manchester United.

Amad Diallo's award

While playing for various clubs, the renowned legend has taken home numerous awards and trophies. He was the UEFA Europa League runner-up with Rangers and Manchester United. Here are other awards that he has bagged;

  • Scottish Cup
  • IFFHS CAF Youth Team of the Year
  • PFA Championship Fans' Player of the Year
  • Sunderland Young Player of the Year
Amad Diallo's Sunderland career
Amad of Sunderland applauds the fans following the Sky Bet Championship playoffs between Sunderland and Luton Town on 13 May 2023 in Sunderland, England. Photo: George Wood
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Amad Diallo's girlfriend

As of January 2024, the famous winger is single and has never been married. Since he is a private person, he has kept most details regarding his personal and love life away from the public eye.

Yes, they are related. Amad and Hamed are brothers. The siblings migrated from the Ivory Coast to Italy when they were young. Like his brother, Hamed is also a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bournemouth and the Ivory Coast national team.

Amad Diallo's controversy

The Parma public prosecutor's office opened a trafficking case of football players in July 2020. Hamed Mamadou Traorè, Amad's distant relative, and his purported brother Hamed Traorè were among those implicated.

In 2015, the Manchester United winger was found guilty of breaking the Italian Sports Justice Code to sign with the "ASD Boca Barco" football club. He made a plea deal request, and the Federal Prosecutor's Office fined him $52,191.

Amad Diallo's Instagram

The renowned football player is one dynamic and sought-after personality who boasts significant fan bases across social media platforms. As of January 2024, he has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram and 512.5k on X (Twitter).

Fans can find most of Amad Diallo's photos on his social media platforms to get a glimpse of his life on and off the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

The famous star is passionate about his career; therefore, his net worth is projected to rise in tandem with his success. He is presently considered one of the greatest up-and-coming wingers in 2024. Here are the frequently asked questions about him.

1. What has happened to Amad Diallo?

The well-known icon participated in United's 2023 USA tour team and had previously finished loan stints at Rangers and Sunderland. However, he had a significant injury that prevented him from playing in the first half of the 2023–24 season.

Amad Diallo's awards and stats
Diallo in action during the pre-season friendly match against Olympique Lyonnais at BT Murrayfield Stadium on 19 July 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Photo: Mark Runnacle
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2. Is Amad Diallo two-footed?

The well-known player is fast and dynamic, with excellent technical skills and a keen understanding of the game. His two-footedness makes him a versatile player.

3. What does the name Diallo mean?

The name is a boy's name that means "bold". This West African surname, which may mean "bold", is also less frequent as a first name.

Final word

Amad Diallo's successful career is unquestionably due to the enthusiasm that drives him. He has focused only on his profession, avoiding conflicts that may jeopardise his advancement. As a young professional player who major clubs have noticed, he has a bright future in the sport.

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Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.