Diogo Dalot came through Porto’s academy and made only a handful of first-team appearances before Manchester United signed him in 2018. After a loan at AC Milan in 2020/21, he returned to become United’s first-choice right-back.
Dalot can play on either flank, and his crossing and willingness to get forward make him an important part of United’s attack. He won the League Cup with the club in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
He is a regular in the Portugal squad and won the UEFA Nations League in 2025.
Playing style
Dalot is a versatile full-back who can play on either side. He is quick, athletic and good in the air, and he makes overlapping runs to support attacks. His crossing has improved significantly, and he has scored important goals from full-back. He is also known for his professionalism and durability, playing a large number of games each season, often across several positions as United’s needs change. His consistency has made him one of the most reliable players at Old Trafford in recent seasons.
International career
Dalot made his Portugal debut in 2021 and played at the 2022 World Cup, where he started in the knockout rounds against Switzerland and Morocco. He was part of the squad at Euro 2024 and won the UEFA Nations League in 2025.
Career in numbers
Across 10 seasons of senior club football, beginning in 2017/18, Dalot has played 293 matches and scored 12 goals for 3 clubs. His most productive season in front of goal was 2024/25, when he scored 3 times in 53 games for Manchester United. So far in 2026/27 he has made 6 appearances for Manchester United. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.