Cherif Dieye

Cherif Dieye (born 11 January 1997) is an Senegalese footballer player who plays as a winger for New York Red Bulls II in the USL Championship.

Cherif Dieye
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-01-11) January 11, 1997
Place of birth Dakar, Senegal
Height 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls II
Number 70
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 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 August 2020

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 8 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]

References
  1. "IMG Academy". imga.ussoccerda.com.
  2. "Cherif Dieye – Men's Soccer". University of Louisville Athletics.
  3. "Cherif Dieye | MLSsoccer.com".
  4. "Dieye Selected 15th Overall by New York Red Bulls in the MLS SuperDraft". University of Louisville Athletics.
  5. "New York Red Bulls II Sign Midfielder Cherif Dieye | New York Red Bulls".
  6. "New York Red Bulls II vs. Hartford Athletic - July 17, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.


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