Sofiane Diop


Sofiane Daouda Diop is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Nice. Born in France, he plays for the Morocco national team.

Club career

Monaco

On 5 July 2018, Diop signed his first professional contract with Monaco after his debut season with the reserve side of Rennes. He made his professional debut in a 4–0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on 4 August 2018 in the Trophée des Champions.

Nice

On 29 August 2022, fellow Ligue 1 club Nice announced the signing of Diop from Monaco.

International career

Diop holds both French and Senegalese nationalities. He was a youth international for the France U18s.
In November 2023, Diop opted to play for Morocco over France and Senegal.
Two years later, Diop finally made his senior international debut in a friendly against Uganda.

Personal life

Diop was born to a Senegalese father and a Moroccan mother. His younger brother, Edan Diop, is also a professional footballer.

Honours

Monaco