BIRMINGHAM, AL (Dec. 9, 2021) — Birmingham Legion FC announced today the signing of forward Amadou ‘Macky’ Diop, pending league and federation approval.
"We're excited to add Macky to our team," said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. "He's a talented, versatile forward with experience in the USL Championship and is a great addition to compliment the players we have in the attack."
Diop most recently played for Atlanta United 2, scoring nine goals and adding two assists, including one against Legion FC this past August, in 32 games across the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Before joining Atlanta, Diop played college soccer at Radford University and scored 13 goals in 16 appearances for the Highlanders. While in college, he also played with USL League Two side New York Red Bulls Under-23s and bagged four goals in six games.
Before coming to the United States, Diop got his start with Diambars FC, a team in the Senegalese First Division, and spent a year on loan with Dinamo Zagreb II. He joined the Croatia outfit a month before his 20th birthday, and managed to score three goals in 20 appearances.
Transaction: Birmingham Legion FC signed forward Macky Diop on December 9, 2021.
Player Profile:
Name: Amadou ‘Macky’ Diop
Position: Forward
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 190 lbs.
Birthdate: August 17, 1995 (age: 26)
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
Citizenship: Senegalese
Previous Club: Atlanta United 2 (USL Championship)
Instagram: @macky_st
Diop and his teammates will kickoff the 2022 season at a new home, the brand-new Protective Stadium, and season tickets are available now! Find more info at https://www.bhmlegion.com/2022tickets.
For all club news and updates fans are encouraged to follow @bhmlegion on social media and keep an eye on https://www.bhmlegion.com and the Legion FC app. Download the Legion FC app today on Apple or Android.
BIRMINGHAM, AL (Dec. 9, 2021) — Birmingham Legion FC announced today the signing of forward Amadou ‘Macky’ Diop, pending league and federation approval.
“We’re excited to add Macky to our team,” said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. “He’s a talented, versatile forward with experience in the USL Championship and is a great addition to compliment the players we have in the attack.”
Diop most recently played for Atlanta United 2, scoring nine goals and adding two assists, including one against Legion FC this past August, in 32 games across the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Before joining Atlanta, Diop played college soccer at Radford University and scored 13 goals in 16 appearances for the Highlanders. While in college, he also played with USL League Two side New York Red Bulls Under-23s and bagged four goals in six games.
Before coming to the United States, Diop got his start with Diambars FC, a team in the Senegalese First Division, and spent a year on loan with Dinamo Zagreb II. He joined the Croatia outfit a month before his 20th birthday, and managed to score three goals in 20 appearances.
Transaction: Birmingham Legion FC signed forward Macky Diop on December 9, 2021.
Player Profile:
Name: Amadou ‘Macky’ Diop
Position: Forward
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight: 190 lbs.
Birthdate: August 17, 1995 (age: 26)
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
Citizenship: Senegalese
Previous Club: Atlanta United 2 (USL Championship)
Instagram: @macky_st
Diop and his teammates will kickoff the 2022 season at a new home, the brand-new Protective Stadium, and season tickets are available now! Find more info at https://www.bhmlegion.com/2022tickets.
For all club news and updates fans are encouraged to follow @bhmlegion on social media and keep an eye on https://www.bhmlegion.com and the Legion FC app. Download the Legion FC app today on Apple or Android.
