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Cherif Dieye (born 11 January 1997) is a Senegalese football player who plays as a winger for USL League One club Central Valley Fuego.

Cherif Dieye

Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-11-11) November 11, 1997 (age 24)
Place of birth	Dakar, Senegal
Height	175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Winger
Club information
Current team	Central Valley Fuego
Number	24
Youth career
2013–2016	IMG Academy
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2019	Louisville Cardinals	80	(19)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020	New York Red Bulls II	15	(1)
2022–	Central Valley Fuego	25	(4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 October 2022

Career

Youth & college

Dieye played three seasons with the IMG Academy in Florida,[1] before going to play college soccer at the University of Louisville in 2016.[2] During his time with the Cardinals, Dieye made 80 appearances, scored 19 goals and tallied eight assists. In 2018 he was named ACC Championship All-Tournament Team and All-ACC Third Team, and in 2019 USC All-South Region Second Team and All-ACC Second Team.[3]

Professional

On 9 January 2020, Dieye was selected 15th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls.[4] He signed with their USL Championship affiliate side New York Red Bulls II on 2 March 2020.[5]

He made his professional debut on 17 July 2020, starting against Hartford Athletic.[6]

He was released by Red Bulls II on November 30, 2020.[7]

On 2 May 2022, Dieye signed with USL League One side Central Valley Fuego.[8]

References

External links

• Cherif Dieye at University of Louisville Athletics

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