Born in the Ivory Coast on the 4th of December 2003, Ousmane Diomande is a gifted central defender who primarily plies his trade for Sporting CP. Standing tall at 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighing a robust 13st 7lb (86kg), Diomande's presence on the pitch is not to be underestimated. Adorning the number 26 jersey, he has also had the honour of representing his native Ivory Coast on the international stage.
For those interested in the financial side of the beautiful game, his current market value is a touch over £38m, as filed by Transfermarkt. With a contract that has only 2 years and 1 month remaining at Sporting CP, and is due to expire on 30th June 2027, a lucrative move might well be on the horizon.
His career started at Mafra in Portugal for the season of 2022 - 2023, during which Diomande totalled 13 first team appearances. Following his promising debut, he moved to Sporting CP where he continues to play. His 2022 - 2023 season with the team saw him make 13 first team appearances and score a single goal. His contribution grew the following season, 2023 - 2024, when he had 26 first team appearances and netted two goals. So far, in the 2024 - 2025 season, he has made an impressive 31 appearances for the first team and scored two precious goals.
Diomande's skills have also seen him take part in various competitions. He participated in the World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026 for the Ivory Coast team, starting once. His Europa League 2023 - 2024 campaign saw him score a goal in seven starts and an extra appearance as a substitute for Sporting CP. The Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira 2024 - 2025 league saw him make an appearance as a substitute for Sporting CP. Finally, in the Champions League of 2024 - 2025, he started nine times for Sporting CP, a testament to his rising star in the football world.