Facts About Bamba Dieng
Bamba Dieng is a professional Senegalese footballer. His playing position is forward for his current Ligue 1 club, Marseille and the Senegal football national team. He signed for Marseille on 5 October 2020. His shirt number is #12 for his current team, Marseille. Previously, he played for the team, Diambars (2019-2000), and Marseille B (2020-2021). Also, he has made his appearance in the national team under Senegal U17 in 2016. He debuted with the Senegal national team in a 4–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Namibia on 9 October 2021.
What is Bamba Dieng Famous For?
- Being a Senegalese footballer.
- Playing for Ligue 1 club, Marseille, and the Senegal national team.
What is Bamba Dieng Nationality?
Bamba Dieng took birth on 23rd March 2000 in Pikine, Senegal. His born name is Cheikh Ahmadou Dixie Bamba Mbacke Dieng. He holds Senegalese nationality and his ethnicity is Senegalese-Black. His present age is 22 as of 2022. He has not disclosed any information about his parents, siblings, or education.
Bamba Dieng Career Timeline
- Bamba Dieng started his footballer career with Diambars in the Senegal Premier League, where he had 12 goals in his first 14 games in his debut season.
- He finished as the top scorer in the Senegal Premier League for the 2019–20 season.
- After that, he signed for Ligue 1 club Marseille on 5 October 2020.
- He made his debut for the club in a 2–0 Coupe de France win over Auxerre on 10 February 2021, scoring a goal in the 92nd minute of the game.
- Playing in Ligue 1 division, he has appeared for the team in forty-two games in his 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 seasons scoring 9 goals.
Bamba Dieng International career
- Dieng made his international debut with the Senegal national team in a 4–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Namibia on 9 October 2021.
- He was then called up to the Senegal squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in January 2022, scoring his first goal for the side in a 2–0 round of 16 victories over Cape Verde.
- In the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Final, he scored in the penalty shootout to help Senegal become the champions of the tournament.
Awards and Achievements
Senegal
- Africa Cup of Nations: 2021
Individual
- Ligue 1 Goal of the Year: 2021–22
What is Bamba Dieng Net Worth?
According to sources, Bamba Dieng’s total net worth is estimated to be in the range of $1 Million – $5 Million in 2022. At such a young age, he was able to land big sponsors like Adidas. His source of income is from his football career via his salary, sponsorship, and bonuses that come from playing for his club and his country. His current market value is estimated to be €10 million as of 30th May 2022. His salary might be in the thousands or around $1 million dollar from his current club. He is satisfied with his earnings and he is living a cool lifestyle at present.
Who is Bamba Dieng Girlfriend?
Bamba Dieng is not married yet but he is rumored to be dating, Virginie as per sources. However, they both have not disclosed anything about their relationship to the media. He is maintaining a balance between his personal life and professional life. His sexual orietnation is straight and he is not gay.
How tall is Bamba Dieng?
Bamba Dieng stands at the perfect height of 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in). His body weight measures 72 KG. His body type is athletic. He has very short black hair and his eye color is black. He has got a healthy body and he maintains his body a lot.
Did You Know?
- His playing position is forward.
- He was called up to the Senegal squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in January 2022.
- In the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Final, Dieng scored in the penalty shootout to help Senegal become the champions of the tournament.
- He holds Senegalese nationality.
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