Lassana N'Diaye

Born in Bamako, after playing for Guidars, N'Diaye turned professional with Russian club CSKA Moscow in October 2018. In August 2020 he moved on loan to Swedish club AFC Eskilstuna. In February 2021 he moved on loan to Veles Moscow. On 7 September 2021, he was loaned to Tekstilshchik Ivanovo for the 2021–22 season. On 3 February 2022, the loan to Tekstilschik was terminated early. On 17 February 2022, N'Diaye joined Arda Kardzhali in Bulgaria on loan until the end of the season. On 8 July 2022, N'Diaye extended his CSKA contract throughout the 2023–24 season and returned to Arda on another loan for the 2022–23 season. On 15 September 2023, CSKA Moscow announced N'Diaye's transfer to Radnički Niš in Serbia. He then played for Botev Vratsa. In July 2024, N'Diaye joined Azerbaijan Premier League club Kapaz on an initial one-year deal. On 27 January 2025, N'Diaye left Kapaz. On 3 February 2025, Qatari Second Division club Mesaimeer announced the signing of N'Diaye.

He represented Mali under-17s at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, finishing the tournament as the second-highest scorer. He has also played for Mali under-20s, and represented them at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

He models himself on Samuel Eto'o.

As of match played 4 February 2025