Issa Diop

MAR

• #14 • Center Back

Issa Diop

MAR

• #14 • Center Back

Club

Fulham

League

Premier League

Position

Role

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 9, 1997 (29)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'4"

Weight

203 lb

National Team

Morocco

Ranking

303rdout of 352

Overall Grade59.1310th/352

Impact score4.3138th/352

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

109th/121 DEF

59.1

Passing

108th/121 DEF

59.9

1 V 1 Defending

97th/113 DEF

59.3

Aerial Duel

49th/109 DEF

66.9

Positioning

109th/117 DEF

60.2

Blocking

93rd/114 DEF

57.7

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

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Appearances

105

Minutes

Clean sheets

Matches

Jun 19, 10:00pm UTCGroup C

Scotland

Morocco

Boston Stadium

Jun 24, 10:00pm UTCGroup C

Morocco

Haiti

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News

Jun 13, 2026

Minimal output in draw vs. Brazil

Diop generated one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brazil.

Analysis: The Fulham center-back had minimal impact throughout the game. He should remain in the XI for the upcoming game against Scotland on June 19, but most of his upside should be tied to Morocco's ability to keep a clean sheet. From a tactical perspective, Diop should continue to provide zone coverage while Chadi Riad marks the striker, limiting his involvement in duels overall.

May 24, 2026

Scores opener

Diop scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Newcastle United.

Analysis: Diop gave Fulham the lead in Sunday's 2-0 win over Newcastle United on the final day of the Premier League season, scoring with a header in the first half for his first goal of the campaign before being replaced by Jorge Cuenca in the second half. The center-back dominated aerially throughout his time on the pitch, consistently winning his duels and keeping Will Osula quiet as Newcastle struggled to create clear opportunities. Diop ends the 2025-26 season with one goal, six tackles, six interceptions and 42 clearances across 13 Premier League appearances, with his limited starts throughout the campaign reflecting the competition for places in a Fulham defensive unit that finished the season having conceded 51 goals.