Amad Diallo was born in Abidjan and grew up in Italy, joining Atalanta’s academy. Manchester United signed him in January 2021, and after loans at Rangers and Sunderland, where he was named the club’s player of the season, he returned to Old Trafford.
In March 2024 he scored an extra-time winner against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final, and United went on to win the trophy. He then established himself as a regular on the right wing, scoring and creating important goals.
Amad is left-footed, quick and skilful in tight spaces, and he represents Ivory Coast.
Playing style
Amad is a left-footed winger with close control and dribbling skill. He usually plays on the right, cutting inside to shoot or create. He is quick in tight spaces, has an eye for goal and has scored important goals for United, including his famous FA Cup winner against Liverpool and a hat-trick against Southampton. His confidence and creativity make him a popular player at Old Trafford, and he has also shown a willingness to work hard defensively, playing as a wing-back when needed.
International career
Amad has been capped by Ivory Coast and is part of a talented generation of Ivorian attacking players.
Career in numbers
Since his first senior season in 2019/20, Amad has made 157 club appearances and scored 34 goals in all competitions for 4 clubs. His best scoring return came in 2022/23: 14 goals in 42 appearances for Manchester United and Sunderland. His busiest campaign was 2024/25, with 43 appearances. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.