Issa Diop
Issa Diop, 1997-01-09, Defender for Morocco, plays for Fulham. 0 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Morocco's 2026 World Cup Group C squad.
Biography
Centre-back for Fulham and Morocco international. Standing 1.94m tall, he joined West Ham United for a then-club-record 22 million pounds in 2018 from Toulouse, where he had been club captain. Has over 200 Premier League appearances between West Ham and Fulham. Switched allegiance from France to Morocco in March 2026.
Career Timeline
Switched international allegiance from France to Morocco in March 2026 after FIFA approval. Selected for Morocco's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Transferred to Fulham on a five-year contract in August 2022, becoming a regular starter in the Premier League.
Signed with West Ham United for a club-record 22 million pounds from Toulouse. Made his Premier League debut against Arsenal in August 2018.
Won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with France, scoring in the final and being named to the Team of the Tournament.
Made his senior debut for Toulouse in Ligue 1 at age 18. Became club captain in 2017.