Kadidiatou Diani

Kadidiatou Diani is a French professional footballer known for her dynamic play as a forward. She has achieved significant milestones in both club and international competitions, contributing to team successes and earning individual accolades. After helping France secure the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup championship in 2012, scoring four goals during the tournament, Kadidiatou Diani commenced her senior club career with Paris FC (then Juvisy) in 2011. During her tenure until 2017, Diani made 73 appearances and netted 22 goals, establishing herself as a dynamic forward.

Her exceptional performance earned her the prestigious Division 1 Féminine Player of the Year award in 2020–21 and multiple selections to the UNFP Première Ligue team of the year, solidifying her status as one of the league’s elite players. Diani continued her stellar career by joining Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in 2023 on a four-year contract. In 2023, she made a significant mark at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, earning the Silver Boot award after scoring a hat-trick in a group stage match against Panama. On the international stage, Diani has been a consistent presence for the France national team since 2014, accumulating 118 caps and 31 goals, participating in major tournaments including the UEFA Women’s Euro in 2017 and 2022, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2019 and 2023.

Building on her recent success, Diani was named the UEFA Women’s Champions League top scorer for the 2023–24 season and earned a spot on the UEFA Women’s Champions League Team of the Season. In 2024, she also contributed to France’s runner-up finish in the UEFA Women’s Nations League. Her continued high-level performance led to her selection for France’s squad for the upcoming 2024 Olympics, further highlighting her enduring influence and marketability in global football.