Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
Y. Diomande played 4 matches for Ivory Coast, starting every one. He was named player of the match once.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group E | vs Ecuador 1-0 | Started, played the full match · ★ MVP |
| Group E | vs Germany 1-2 | Started, off on 85′ |
| Group E | vs Curaçao 2-0 | Started, off on 67′ · 1 assist |
| Round of 32 | vs Norway 1-2 | Started, off on 90′ |
Biography
Yan Diomande (born 14 November 2006) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Ivory Coast national team.
Early career Born in Abidjan, Diomande moved to the United States when he was 15 and joined DME Academy in 2022. At the side, he was named 2023 STARI Player of the Year and also helped their affiliate team Frenzi to win the 2023 United Premier Soccer League Premier Division. In October 2023, Diomande went on a trial at Scottish side Rangers, but ended up not signing a contract and returned to DME.
Leganés On 27 November 2024, Diomande agreed to a deal with Spanish La Liga side Leganés, officially joining the club in January. Initially a member of the reserves in Tercera Federación, he made his first team – and top tier – debut on 29 March, coming on as a late substitute for Juan Cruz in a 3–2 away loss to Real Madrid. Diomande scored his first professional goal on 11 May 2025, netting his side's second in a 3–2 home win over Espanyol.
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