Famara Diedhiou
Senegalese Footballer
Senegal
Forward
Famara Diedhiou: profile
Famara Diedhiou (born 15 December 1992 in Saint-Louis, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Diedhiou made the step into senior football with ASM Belfort in 2012. He played for 6 clubs since 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at S.A.S. Épinal (2012–2013): 30 appearances and 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 83 appearances and 29 goals.
At international level, Diedhiou represented Senegal (2014), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Namibia on 9 October 2021 (World Cup Qualification).
Saint-Louis has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Ismaïla Sarr, Khadim N'Diaye and Abdoulaye Ba.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 28 (match)
- Club goals per game
- 0.35 (29 in 83)
- Height
- 192 cm — taller than 88% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Clermont Foot 63 (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Rabah Madjer, Floyd Ayité and Hossam Ghaly (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |  ASM Belfort |
Ligue 3 | 11 | 3 |
| 2012–2013 | S.A.S. Épinal |
Ligue 3 | 30 | 12 |
| 2013–2014 | Gazélec Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 29 | 13 |
| 2014–2015 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard |
Ligue 2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2015– | Clermont Foot 63 |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| — | Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 83 | 29 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Senegal |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Oct 2021 | Senegal 4–1 Namibia | 38 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 12 Oct 2021 | Namibia 1–3 Senegal | 22 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 12 Oct 2021 | Namibia 1–3 Senegal | 51 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 12 Oct 2021 | Namibia 1–3 Senegal | 84 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 30 Jan 2022 | Senegal 3–1 Equatorial Guinea | 28 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 25 Nov 2022 | Qatar 1–3 Senegal | 48 | FIFA World Cup |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Famara Diedhiou?
Famara Diedhiou was born on 15 December 1992, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Famara Diedhiou born?
Famara Diedhiou was born in Saint-Louis, Senegal.
Which national team does Famara Diedhiou play for?
Famara Diedhiou played international football for Senegal. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Famara Diedhiou played for?
Famara Diedhiou's recorded clubs are ASM Belfort, S.A.S. Épinal, Gazélec Ajaccio, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Clermont Foot 63 and Angers SCO.
How tall is Famara Diedhiou?
Famara Diedhiou is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Famara Diedhiou play?
Famara Diedhiou played as a forward.
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