Diomande

Yan Diomande (born 14 November 2006) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Ivory Coast national team.

Club career Early career Born in Abidjan, Diomande moved to the United States at young age and joined DME Academy in 2022, after playing for Boys High School Soccer for Yulee Hornets. At the side, he was named 2023 STARI Player of the Year and also helped their affiliate team AS Frenzi to win the 2023 United Premier Soccer League Premier Division.

In October 2023, Diomande went on a trial at Scottish side Rangers, but ended up not signing a contract and returned to DME.

Leganés On 27 November 2024, Diomande agreed to a deal with Spanish La Liga side CD Leganés, officially joining the club in January. Initially a member of the reserves in Tercera Federación, he made his first team – and top tier – debut on 29 March, coming on as a late substitute for Juan Cruz in a 3–2 away loss to Real Madrid.

Diomande scored his first professional goal on 11 May 2025, netting his side's second in a 3–2 home win over RCD Espanyol.

RB Leipzig On 16 July 2025, Diomande signed a five-year contract with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, after the club paid his €20 million release clause.

International career On 27 May 2025, Diomande was called up to the Ivory Coast U23s for a friendly.