Amadou Macky Diop

Amadou Macky Diop (born 17 August 1995) is a Senegalese footballer who currently plays for USL Championship club Atlanta United 2.

Amadou Macky Diop
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-08-17) August 17, 1995
Place of birth Dakar, Senegal
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Atlanta United 2
Number 7
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– Atlanta United 2 12 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 October 2020

Career

Diambars

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

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, Dip also appeared for USL League Two side New York Red Bulls U23.[3]

Atlanta United 2

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 Tampa Bay Rowdies.[5]

References
  1. "Amadou Macky Diop loves the game that feels like home | Atlanta United FC".
  2. "Amadou Macky Diop - Men's Soccer". Radford University Athletics.
  3. "New York Red Bulls U23 | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. "Atlanta United 2 signs Amadou Macky Diop | Atlanta United FC".
  5. "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Atlanta United 2 - June 6, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.


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