Amadou Macky Diop
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 17, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2013 | Diambars | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Radford Highlanders | 16 | (13) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2018 | Diambars | ||
| 2015–2016 | → Dinamo Zagreb II (loan) | 20 | (3) |
| 2019 | New York Red Bulls U23 | 6 | (4) |
| 2020–2021 | Atlanta United 2 | 32 | (9) |
| 2022 | Birmingham Legion | 7 | (1) |
| 2022 | Detroit City | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 January 2023 | |||
Amadou Macky Diop (born 17 August 1995) is a Senegalese footballer.
Career
[edit]Diambars
[edit]Diop began his career with Senegalese side Diambars, joining their academy aged 13-years old.[1] During his time with Diambars, Diop spent a season on loan with Dinamo Zagreb.
Radford University
[edit]Diop moved to the United States to play college soccer at Radford University, where he scored 13 goals and tallied 5 assists in 16 appearances.[2]
While at college, Diop also appeared for USL League Two amateur side New York Red Bulls U23.[3]
Atlanta United 2
[edit]On 19 November 2019, it was announced that Diop would sign for USL Championship side Atlanta United 2 ahead of their 2020 season.[4] He made his debut for Atlanta on 11 July 2020, appearing as a 69th-minute substitute in a 2-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[5] Diop scored his first and second goals for Atlanta on July 30, 2020, during a 4-3 victory over Miami FC.[6] Diop was released by Atlanta following the 2021 season.[7]
Birmingham Legion
[edit]On 9 December 2021, it was announced that Diop would join USL Championship side Birmingham Legion ahead of their 2022 season.[8] Diop made his debut for Birmingham on March 13, 2022 during a 1-1 draw with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[9] He scored his first and only goal for Birmingham on April 24, 2022, the game winner in a 2-1 victory over Loudoun United FC.[10]
Detroit City
[edit]On 27 April 2022, Diop was traded to fellow USL Championship club Detroit City.[11] Diop made his debut for Detroit City on May 7, 2022, during a 3-1 loss to FC Tulsa.[12] He left Detroit following their 2022 season.[13]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 9 June 2022[14]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dinamo Zagreb II | 2015-16 | Druga HNL | 20 | 3 | — | — | — | 20 | 3 | |||
| Atlanta United 2 | 2020 | USL Championship | 12 | 6 | — | — | — | 12 | 6 | |||
| 2021 | USL Championship | 20 | 3 | — | — | — | 20 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 32 | 9 | — | — | — | 32 | 9 | |||||
| Birmingham Legion | 2022 | USL Championship | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 9 | 1 | ||
| Detroit City FC | 2022 | USL Championship | 6 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 65 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 13 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Amadou Macky Diop loves the game that feels like home | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ "Amadou Macky Diop - Men's Soccer". Radford University Athletics.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls U23 | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Amadou Macky Diop | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Atlanta United 2 - June 6, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "ATLANTA UNITED II VS. MIAMI FC 4 - 3". soccerway.com. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (November 2, 2021). "Atlanta United 2 Announces Year-End Roster Decisions". USL Championship.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (December 9, 2021). "Legion FC Brings Aboard Amadou Diop for 2022 Season". USL Championship.
- ^ "BIRMINGHAM LEGION VS. TAMPA BAY ROWDIES 1 - 1". soccerway.com. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ "LOUDOUN UNITED VS. BIRMINGHAM LEGION 1 - 2". soccerway.com. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ "Detroit City acquires Macky Diop in trade with Legion FC". April 27, 2022.
- ^ "FC TULSA VS. DETROIT CITY 3 - 1". soccerway.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "USL Championship Roster Updates".
- ^ Amadou Macky Diop at Soccerway
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