Yan Diomande shot his way into the limelight with standout performances for RB Leipzig in 2025/26, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 the Ivorian teen’s logical next stage to seize.
Name: Yan Diomande
Club: RB Leipzig
Nation: Ivory Coast
International debut: 10 October 2025
Caps: 9
International goals: 3
Stats correct as of 19 May 2026
How was his 2025/26 season?
Bursting onto the scene in his maiden Bundesliga campaign, Diomande registered 12 goals eight assists in 33 outings for Leipzig as Ole Werner’s outfit secured UEFA Champions League qualification for next season.
What’s more, at 19 years and 114 days, Diomande became the fourth-youngest player ever to reach double figures for goals in a single Bundesliga campaign.
What he brings to the national team
With quick feet, pace to burn and a clinical eye for goal, the teenager is one of the Bundesliga’s breakout stars of 2025/26 having adapted seamlessly to German football, which caught the attention of Emerse Faé, who called upon the Leipzig starlet in October 2025.
Scoring in his first two appearances for Ivory Coast as they swept aside Seychelles and Kenya to confirm their World Cup participation, the youngster’s rapid rise continues on an upward trajectory.
What his coaches say
“We were looking for a winger of his profile – provocative, skilful and effective. From his first training session here, he showed that he was a serious ‘client’ for the national team.” – Emerse Faé, Ivory Coast head coach
“He often gets past his opponents without any tricks, simply because he’s so dynamic. But what’s even more important to me is that he works for the team and is very good at counter-pressing. It’s a matter of attitude, and he demonstrates that.” – Werner
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