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