Salif Diao

Stalwart CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed playmakercreator

Rating

Life

1977

Clubs

AS Monaco, CS Sedan Ardennes, Liverpool

#19

Editorial rank of 33 for Senegal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for athleticism, verticality and defensive versatility. Biggest achievements: 2002 World Cup quarter-finalist, 2002 AFCON finalist, Premier League career with Liverpool, Birmingham and Stoke.

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Around Diao in the almanac

One rank above: Lamine Diatta at #18.

One rank below: Tony Sylva at #20.

Senegal's editorial top five: Sadio Mané · Kalidou Koulibaly · El Hadji Diouf · Édouard Mendy · Idrissa Gana Gueye.