Cherif Dieye


Cherif Dieye is an Senegalese footballer player who plays as a winger for New York Red Bulls II in the USL Championship.

Career

Youth &; College

Dieye played three seasons with the IMG Academy in Florida, before going to play college soccer at the University of Louisville in 2016. During his time with the Cardinals, Dieye made 80 appearances, scored 19 goals and tallied 8 assists. In 2018 he was named ACC Championship All-Tournament Team and All-ACC Third Team, and in 2019 USC All-South Region Second Team and All-ACC Second Team.

Professional

On 9 January 2020, Dieye was selected 15th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls. He signed with their USL Championship affiliate side New York Red Bulls II on 2 March 2020.
He made his professional debut on 17 July 2020, starting against Hartford Athletic.