Ali Dia

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Aly Dia (born 20 August 1965), commonly known as Ali Dia, is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a striker. In November 1996, Dia convinced Graeme Souness, the Southampton manager, that he was the cousin of FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah, which led to him signing a one-month contract with Southampton days later. Dia played only one match in his short spell at the club. He came on as a substitute in a league game, but was then himself substituted, only playing for 53 minutes. He was subsequently released, 14 days into his contract.

Career

1. 1965
   Born
2. 1988
   Joined AS Beauvais Oise
3. 1989
   Joined Dijon FCO
4. 1990
   Joined ES La Rochelle
5. 1991
   Joined Olympique Saint-Quentin
6. 1995
   Joined FinnPa
7. 1995
   Joined Pallokerho-35
8. 1995
   Joined VfB Lübeck
9. 1996
   Joined Blyth Spartans A.F.C.
10. 1996
    Joined Gateshead F.C.
11. 1996
    Joined Southampton F.C.

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Dakar
• •Citizenship: Senegal
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football