Usse Diao... 5 things to know about Assane Diao's twin brother

The rising star Usse Diao could soon follow in the footsteps of his twin brother Assane Diao, the Come striker who recently chose to represent Senegal over Spain.

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This could be another brilliant coup for the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), which never tires of hunting for dual-nationality talents.

Here are 5 things to know about Assane Diao's twin brother.

• He joined the Real Betis youth academy in 2019 from Cádiz. He also developed his skills at Badajoz and Balón.

• His contract with the Andalusian club runs until 2027, while his market value is estimated at 50,000 euros according to Transfermarkt.
• He has featured in 8 matches this season with the reserve team in the Primera Federación, netting just one goal.
• The Ndongane native plays as an attacking midfielder.
• Unlike his brother, he has never played for Spain at youth level.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.