Issa Diop

MAR
 • #14 Center Back
Position

CB

Role

Controlled Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 9, 1997 (29)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'4"

Weight

203 lb

National Team
Morocco

Ranking

127thout of 176
Overall Grade57.5168th/176
Impact score5.4109th/176
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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall
176th/184 DEF
57.5
Passing
128th/184 DEF
63
1 V 1 Defending
179th/182 DEF
57.3
Aerial Duel
79th/179 DEF
70.8
Positioning
74th/184 DEF
71.9
Blocking
164th/183 DEF
60.2

Overall Grades by game

This season

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Metrics

Key Metrics

13
Appearances
932
Minutes
1
Clean sheets
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News

Jun 13, 2026

Minimal output in draw vs. Brazil

Diop generated one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brazil.

Analysis: The Fulham center-back had minimal impact throughout the game. He should remain in the XI for the upcoming game against Scotland on June 19, but most of his upside should be tied to Morocco's ability to keep a clean sheet. From a tactical perspective, Diop should continue to provide zone coverage while Chadi Riad marks the striker, limiting his involvement in duels overall.

Aug 27, 2025

Handed cup start

Diop got the start and played 90 minutes during Wednesday's Carabao Cup win over Bristol City.

Analysis: Diop has gone unused in the first two Premier League matches but was handed the cup start Wednesday. It seems he's fallen way down the pecking order, as he wasn't used in the opener, with Jorge Cuenca coming into the starting XI instead. Diop is going to remain a rotational option with most of his minutes coming in the cups, barring injuries elsewhere.

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