Amadou Diawara is a professional footballer from Guinea who plays as a midfielder.
He began his professional career with San Marino Calcio in 2014.
Diawara made his Serie A debut with Bologna F.C. 1909 in August 2015.
Biography
Early Life
Amadou Diawara was born in Conakry, Guinea, where he began his journey in football. His early career took off when he joined FC Séquence de Dixinn in 2012, showcasing his talent as a midfielder.
Club Career
Diawara's professional career began in Italy when he joined San Marino Calcio in 2014. His impressive performances caught the attention of Bologna F.C. 1909, who signed him in July 2015. He made his Serie A debut on August 22, 2015, against Lazio. In 2016, Diawara transferred to SSC Napoli, where he made a significant impact, scoring his first goal for the club in a Champions League match against Manchester City in 2017. After a successful stint at Napoli, he signed with AS Roma in July 2019, where he continued to develop his skills.
In 2022, Diawara moved to Anderlecht on a three-year contract, but by early 2025, he had signed with CD Eldense in Spain. Later that year, he joined CD Leganés, furthering his career in the Spanish Segunda División.
International Career
Despite being born in Guinea, Diawara played football in Italy and even received Italian citizenship. However, he chose to represent Guinea internationally, making his debut for the national team in October 2018 during a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Rwanda. He has since been a key player for Guinea, including competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Amadou Diawara was born in Conakry, Guinea. Diawara joined Lega Pro side San Marino in 2014.
Bologna
While playing for San Marino, Bologna Director of football Pantaleo Corvino spotted his talents and brought him to Bologna in a deal costing the side £420,000 in July 2015. On 22 August 2015, Diawara made his Serie A debut for Bologna, in an away match against Lazio, coming on as an 84th-minute substitute for Lorenzo Crisetig.
Napoli
On 26 August 2016, Diawara signed for fellow Serie A club Napoli . On 17 October 2017, Diawara scored his first senior goal for Napoli from the penalty spot against Manchester City in the Champions League. On 8 April 2018, he scored his first Serie A goal and second senior goal for Napoli against Chievo Verona.
Roma
On 1 July 2019, Diawara signed a deal with Roma until 2024.
Anderlecht
On 31 August 2022, Diawara moved to Anderlecht on a three-year contract. On 4 February 2025, the contract was terminated by mutual consent.
Eldense
On 11 March 2025, Diawara signed for Spanish Segunda División club CD Eldense on a contract until 30 June 2025. He immediately became a starter, but was unable to avoid relegation.
Leganés
On 31 July 2025, Diawara agreed to a two-year deal with CD Leganés also in the Spanish second division.
Club
As of match played 17 December 2023
International
As of match played 10 June 2024
Diawara was born in Guinea, but played football in Italy since 2014, and received Italian citizenship. The Azzurri trainer Giampiero Ventura was trying to recruit him in 2018. However, he pledged his international allegiance to the Guinea national team in March 2018, and he received a call-up to the national team in October 2018. Diawara debuted for Guinea in a 2–0 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Rwanda on 12 October 2018.
- Club
- Guinea men's national football team (2018–)
- Club
- FC Séquence de Dixinn (2012–2014)
- National team
- Guinea
- Club
- San Marino Calcio (2014–2015)
- Club
- Bologna F.C. 1909 (2015–2016)
- Club
- AS Roma (2019–)
- Club
- SSC Napoli (2016–2019)
Legacy
Clubs
- Guinea men's national football team2018current
- AS Roma2019current
- FC Séquence de Dixinn2012–2014
- San Marino Calcio2014–2015
- Bologna F.C. 19092015–2016
- SSC Napoli2016–2019
Played together with
- Abdallah YaisienBologna F.C. 1909 · 2013
Abel BalboAS Roma · 1993–1998- Abel BalboAS Roma · 2000–2002
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2004–2005
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2005–2005
- Achille FraschiniSSC Napoli · 1961–1965
Achille PicciniSSC Napoli · 1938–1939
Adam MasinaBologna F.C. 1909 · 2013
Adam OunasSSC Napoli · 2017
Adaílton Martins BolzanBologna F.C. 1909 · 2007–2010
Adem LjajićAS Roma · 2013–2015- Adewale WahabAS Roma · 2001–2007
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Identifiers & aliases
Amadou Diawara is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club Leganés and the Guinea national team. He competed for Guinea at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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