AssANE DIOUSSE (commonly spelled Assane Diop or Assane DioussÉ depending on sources) — note: correct common spelling is Assane Dioussé.

Basic profile

• Full name: Assane Dioussé
• Date of birth: 12 March 1997
• Place of birth: Tours, France
• Nationality: Senegal (represents Senegal internationally), also eligible for/born in France
• Position: Defensive midfielder / central midfielder

Club career (highlights, focusing on Empoli)

• Empoli FC — Dioussé joined Empoli initially on loan from Atalanta in the 2017–2018 season, then signed permanently. He played for Empoli in Serie B and Serie A during his time there, serving primarily as a defensive/holding midfielder known for ball recovery and distribution from deep. His spell at Empoli helped him gain regular first-team minutes and visibility in Italian football.
• Previous clubs include youth and senior spells with Tours (France) and a move to Atalanta (Italy) before Empoli. After Empoli he had loans and transfers within Italy and abroad (including moves to Crotone, Salernitana on loan, and later clubs depending on transfer windows).

International career

• Dioussé elected to represent Senegal at senior international level despite being born in France. He has been involved in Senegal squads and called up for national team duty in various periods; caps and involvement have varied with competition for midfield places.

Style of play

• Primarily a defensive/central midfielder: strong in tackling, positioning and short passing. Plays a role in protecting the back line, recycling possession and initiating build-up play from deep.

Notes

• Spelling and transliteration of the name can vary across sources; the widely used form is "Assane Dioussé".
• For up-to-date club and appearance statistics (current club, season appearances, goals), consult live databases such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway or official club pages, since transfers and caps change with each transfer window and season.