Amadou Dia

Amadou Tidiane Dia is a professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Louisville City in the USL Championship. Born in France, he has represented the United States at youth level.

Early life

Dia was born in Nantes, France and moved to the United States at a young age, settling in California, before relocating to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He holds both American and French nationalities. His parents were born in Senegal and Cape Verde.

Dia spent all four years of his college career at Clemson University where he made a total of 70 appearances for the Tigers and tallied four goals and four assists.
He also spent two seasons in the Premier Development League for Real Colorado Foxes.

Dia was drafted 20th overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting [Kansas City]. He made his professional debut on March 8 against the New York Red Bulls. In July 2016, Dia was traded by Sporting Kansas City to the Montreal Impact in exchange for forward Cameron Porter. His option was declined following the 2016 season. Dia then signed with Phoenix Rising FC on June 9, 2017.
Dia returned to Sporting Kansas City in January 2020. Following the 2021 season, Dia's contract option was declined by Kansas City.
On January 14, 2022, Dia joined USL Championship club Louisville City.