Alasanne Ates Diouf (born 24 March 2000) is a Senegalese

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who plays for

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Career

SIMA

Diouf was spotted by

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head coach Mike Potempa in

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while playing as part of former Senegal international midfielder

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's Sport4Charity foundation and invited to move to America and enroll at the academy.

Orlando City B

In 2019, Diouf was signed to Orlando City B ahead of their inaugural

season. On 30 March 2019, Diouf made his debut for Orlando City B in a 1–3 loss against FC Tucson. Diouf played the entire match. He scored his first goal for the team on April 14, 2019, in a 1–1 draw against South Georgia Tormenta.

Austin Bold

On 21 April 2020, Diouf signed for

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team Austin Bold having spent preseason on trial with the club although USL had already temporarily suspended play due to the

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in March. He scored his first goal for the club on August 8, 2020, in the 38' of a 4–1 home victory against RGV Toros.

San Antonio FC

On 19 January 2022, Diouf joined

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Lexington SC

On 10 January 2023, Diouf was announced as the second professional signing by

expansion side

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2000 births Living people Senegalese footballers Senegalese expatriate footballers Senegalese expatriates in the United States Association football forwards Expatriate soccer players in the United States Montverde Academy alumni SIMA Águilas players Orlando City B players Austin Bold FC players San Antonio FC players Soccer players from Florida USL Championship players USL League One players USL League Two players Footballers from Dakar Lexington SC players {{Senegal-footy-bio-stub