Mame Biram Diouf facts for kids
Diouf lining up for Senegal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Mame Biram Diouf | ||
| Date of birth | 16 December 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Ankara Keçiörengücü | ||
| Number | 55 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | Diaraf | ||
| 2007–2009 | Molde | 62 | (29) |
| 2009–2012 | Manchester United | 5 | (1) |
| 2009 | → Molde (loan) | 12 | (4) |
| 2010–2011 | → Blackburn Rovers (loan) | 26 | (3) |
| 2012–2014 | Hannover 96 | 57 | (26) |
| 2014–2020 | Stoke City | 144 | (24) |
| 2020–2022 | Hatayspor | 73 | (31) |
| 2022–2023 | Konyaspor | 28 | (9) |
| 2023–2024 | Göztepe | 13 | (2) |
| 2024– | Ankara Keçiörengücü | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2009–2018 | Senegal | 47 | (10) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 June 2018 |
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Mame Biram Diouf (born 16 December 1987) is a professional football player from Senegal. He plays as a striker, which means he is a forward player who tries to score goals. Currently, he plays for the Turkish club Ankara Keçiörengücü.
Diouf started his football journey at Diaraf in Senegal. In 2007, he moved to Molde in Norway. He helped Molde win the Norwegian First Division and get promoted to the top league. His amazing goal-scoring skills caught the eye of many big clubs. In 2009, he joined Manchester United. He was loaned back to Molde for a while. Diouf scored in his first home game for Manchester United. He also won the League Cup with them.
After leaving Manchester United, Diouf played for Hannover 96 in Germany. He scored 35 goals in 71 games there. Then, in 2014, he joined Stoke City. He played for Stoke for six seasons. Diouf also played for his country, Senegal. He represented Senegal in the 2015 and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. He also played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting in Norway: Molde
Mame Biram Diouf was born in Dakar, Senegal. He began his football career at a club called Diaraf. In January 2007, he moved to Norway. He joined the Norwegian club Molde. He had trained with them before in 2006. Diouf was happy to join his fellow Senegalese players there.
In his second season at Molde, Diouf played very well. He scored five goals against Brann in two matches in 2008. These goals made some people think Brann wanted to sign him. Other big clubs like Arsenal and Feyenoord also showed interest.
In the 2009 season, Diouf scored 16 goals in 29 games. Molde finished second in the league that year. A special moment was when he scored three goals in the first nine minutes against Brann. He added a fourth goal later in that game.
Playing for Manchester United
In May 2009, many top clubs wanted to sign Diouf. On 17 July 2009, Molde and Manchester United agreed on a transfer. Diouf was loaned back to Molde until January 2010. Then he joined his new teammates in Manchester. The manager, Alex Ferguson, said they had watched Diouf for two years.
On 23 December 2009, Diouf got his work permit. This meant he could play for Manchester United. He was given the number 32 shirt. His first game was on 9 January 2010 against Birmingham City. He came on as a substitute in the 81st minute. The game ended in a 1–1 draw.
Diouf made his home debut on 16 January 2010. It was a 3–0 win over Burnley. He came on as a substitute in the 74th minute. In extra time, Diouf scored his first goal for United. He headed the ball over the goalkeeper. He celebrated with a flip in front of the fans.
Loan to Blackburn Rovers
On 6 August 2010, Diouf joined Blackburn Rovers. He signed a loan deal for one season. He quickly made an impact for Blackburn. He scored within 15 minutes in a friendly match.
On 24 August 2010, Diouf scored his first goals for Blackburn. He netted three goals in a 3–1 win over Norwich City. This was in a League Cup game. Four days later, he scored his first league goal. It was against Arsenal in a 2–1 loss. He played 29 games for Blackburn and scored six goals.
Back at Manchester United
Diouf returned to United in the summer of 2011. He joined the team for their pre-season tour in America. He scored in a 7–0 win against Seattle Sounders FC. On 5 August 2011, he scored twice. This was in a special match for Paul Scholes. Diouf also played in two League Cup matches. He sometimes played on the wing during these games.
Moving to Germany: Hannover 96
In January 2012, Diouf signed with the German club Hannover 96. He signed a two-year contract. Diouf scored his first goal for Hannover in a 4–2 win against VfB Stuttgart. He also scored the only goal against Club Brugge. This helped Hannover reach the next round of the Europa League.
Diouf scored six goals in six games for Hannover. He scored two goals in a 4–1 win over 1. FC Köln. In total, he played 15 games in 2011–12. He scored ten goals that season. This included two goals against Atlético Madrid in the Europa League quarter-final.
In the 2012–13 season, Diouf was Hannover's top scorer. He scored 17 goals in 36 matches. Hannover finished in 9th place that season. In 2013, Stoke City tried to sign him. But they could not agree on a transfer fee. Diouf left Hannover in 2014 when his contract ended.
Time at Stoke City
On 11 June 2014, Diouf joined Stoke City. He signed a four-year contract. He felt more ready for the Premier League after playing in Germany. His first game for Stoke was on 16 August 2014. It was a 1–0 loss against Aston Villa.
Diouf scored his first goal for Stoke on 30 August 2014. It was against Manchester City. He ran 70 yards and scored past Joe Hart. This gave Stoke a 1–0 victory. On 28 December 2014, he scored two goals. This helped Stoke win 2–0 against West Bromwich Albion.
In his first season, Diouf often played as a right winger. He scored in wins against Aston Villa, Everton, and Southampton. He played 38 times for Stoke in 2014–15. He scored 12 goals, making him the top scorer. Stoke finished 9th that season. They ended the season with a big 6–1 win against Liverpool. Diouf scored twice in that game.
Diouf started the 2015–16 season well. He scored in draws against Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City. He also scored the winning goal against AFC Bournemouth. This was Stoke's first win of the season. Diouf sometimes played as a right-back due to injuries. He scored a late goal against Chelsea on 5 March 2016. This earned Stoke a point at Stamford Bridge. He ended the season by scoring the winning goal against West Ham United. This helped Stoke finish 9th again.
In 2016–17, Diouf played 28 matches. He scored one goal against Bournemouth. Stoke finished in 13th place. Diouf often played in different positions, including right-wing back.
Diouf signed a new three-year contract with Stoke on 14 September 2017. He played regularly in 2017–18. He made 37 appearances and scored six goals. However, Stoke was relegated to the Championship that season. Fans sometimes criticized his finishing. In 2018–19, Diouf played 16 games. He said he might have to leave the club.
For the 2019–20 season, he was not given a squad number at first. But new manager Michael O'Neill brought him back. He scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory against Wigan Athletic. Diouf stayed with Stoke for six years. He left the club in July 2020.
Later Career
On 31 August 2020, Diouf signed with Hatayspor. This club had just been promoted to the Turkish Süper Lig. Diouf played two seasons for Hatayspor. He scored 31 goals in 75 games. On 31 August 2022, Diouf joined Konyaspor. He signed a one-year contract with them.
Playing for Senegal
On 12 August 2009, Diouf played his first game for Senegal. It was a 2–1 friendly win against the DR Congo. He scored his first goal for Senegal on 11 August 2010. It was a 1–0 victory over Cape Verde.
On 15 November 2014, Diouf scored in a 1–0 win against Egypt. This goal helped Senegal qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. At the tournament, Diouf scored Senegal's first goal. They defeated Ghana 2–1 in their opening match.
In May 2018, Diouf was chosen for Senegal's team. He played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Personal Life
Diouf married his girlfriend, Maria Orten, in Molde on 2 July 2011. His brother, Mame Mbar Diouf, is also a football player.
Honours
Manchester United
- Football League Cup: 2009–10
Images for kids
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Diouf playing for Senegal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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Diouf and Jonny Evans signing autographs for Manchester United fans in 2011
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Diouf playing for Hannover 96 in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Mame Biram Diouf para niños
