Mamadou Dieng (born February 4, 2004) is a Senegalese professional soccer player who plays as a forward for USL Championship club Hartford Athletic. In his debut season both as a player and for the Connecticut club, he scored 11 goals.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mamadou Dieng | ||
| Date of birth | February 4, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Senegal | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hartford Athletic | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Sahel Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Hartford Athletic | 30 | (11) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editHartford Athletic
edit2024
editOn February 13, 2024, it was announced that Dieng had joined Hartford on a long-term contract. Prior to joining Hartford, Dieng played for the Sahel Academy in Senegal.[1][2] He made his debut in Hartford's home opener against Birmingham Legion, playing 86 minutes in the 1–0 win before getting subbed off for Emmanuel Samadia.[3][4] He played all 120 minutes in the 3–2 loss to New York City FC II in the US Open Cup.[5][6]
Having gone 12 games goalless, Dieng was able to score his first professional goal against the Charleston Battery in the 2–2 draw. His goal opened the scoring.[7][8] He followed up with a goal against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, though Hartford would still end up losing the match 3–1. He nearly had a second goal, though it was saved by Eric Dick. Michee Ngalina scored the rebound, though it was ruled out for off-side.[9][10] He came off the bench to score a goal against Birmingham, reducing the scoreline from 2–0 to 2–1. Hartford went on to draw the game.[11] Dieng then went on a scoring streak of three, with goals against Las Vegas Lights,[12] two against Louisville City in the upset win,[13] and one against Detroit City.[14] This brought his total to 7 goals in his last 9 games.[15] Dieng would net a brace in the 3–0 win over Miami FC and also win the Man of the Match award.[16] He closed out the season with goals against North Carolina[17] and the Tampa Bay Rowdies,[18] while Hartford would finish without a playoff spot.[19]
References
edit- ^ "Hartford Athletic Sign Striker Mamadou Dieng". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Hartford Athletic signs Senegalese forward Mamadou Dieng". USL Championship. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "RECAP: Hartford Win Home Opener 1-0 Over Birmingham". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Hartford 1-0 Birmingham (Mar 23, 2024) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Match Recap | Hartford Athletic 2-3 New York City FC II (AET)". New York City FC. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Cupset: NYCFC II defeat Hartford Athletic in extra time". Hudson River Blue. 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Hartford Draw Charleston 2-2 at Home". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Battery rally in second half to earn point in 2-2 Hartford draw". live5news.com. 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Hartford Falls 3-1 Against Pittsburgh". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Early goal blitz powers win over Hartford". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Hartford Come From Behind to Draw Birmingham 2-2". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "RECAP: Hartford Turn the Lights Out on Las Vegas in 2-1 Victory". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Hartford Take Down Louisville 2-1 Behind Dieng's Brace". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Dieng Stays Hot, Hartford Draw Detroit 1-1". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Dom Amore: Meet Hartford Athletic's Meteoric Mamadou Dieng, who has been lighting up the late summer nights". Hartford Courant. 2024-08-25. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Hartford Beat Miami 3-0, Extend Undefeated Streak to Six Matches". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Hartford Athletic Beat North Carolina 4-3 in Home Finale". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Hartford Draw Tampa Bay 2-2 on the Road". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Hartford Athletic Fall 3-2 to Orange County in Season Finale". Hartford Athletic. Retrieved 2024-10-27.