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Feb 10, 1977 Kédougou, Senegal 47 years old
Senegalese footballer
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About Salif Diao
- Salif Alassane Diao (born 10 February 1977) is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Diao moved from Senegal to France when he was seventeen and started his career at Monaco with whom he helped with the Trophée des Champions and Division 1.
- He failed to hold down a regular place at Monaco and moved to Sedan in 2000.
- Diao then had an impressive 2002 World cup with Senegal which attracted the attention of several Premier League sides.
- It was Liverpool who won the race and signed Diao for £5 million in 2002. His time at Liverpool was unsuccessful and was sent out on loan to Birmingham City, Portsmouth and Stoke City.
- He joined the latter Stoke permanently on a free transfer in 2007 and helped the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2008.
