Salif Diao

Who is this?

Salif Alassane Diao (born 10 February 1977) is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Diao moved from Senegal to France when he was seventeen and started his career at Monaco, with whom he helped with the Trophée des Champions and Division 1. He failed to hold down a regular place at Monaco and moved to Sedan in 2000. Diao then had an impressive 2002 World Cup with Senegal, which attracted the attention of several Premier League sides. It was Liverpool who won the race and signed Diao for £5 million in 2002. His time at Liverpool was unsuccessful and he was sent out on loan to Birmingham City, Portsmouth and Stoke City. He joined the latter Stoke permanently on a free transfer in 2007 and helped the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2008.

Career

1. 1977
   Born
2. 1996
   Joined S.A.S. Épinal
3. 1996
   Joined AS Monaco FC
4. 2000
   Joined CS Sedan Ardennes
5. 2001
   Joined Senegal men's national association football team
6. 2002
   Joined Liverpool F.C.
7. 2005
   Joined Birmingham City F.C.
8. 2005
   Joined Portsmouth F.C.
9. 2006
   Joined Stoke City F.C.
10. 2007
    Joined Stoke City F.C.

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Kédougou
• •Citizenship: Senegal, France
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football