Mamadou Dieng
- Years with club: 2025–present
- Position: Forward (Striker / Centre-Forward)
- Nationality: Senegalese
- Acquisition: Signed from Hartford Athletic (USL Championship) in August 2025
Mamadou Dieng is a young, promising Senegalese striker who joined Minnesota United FC during the 2025 season. Known for his pace, physical presence, and clinical finishing, he arrived at the Loons after a highly productive spell in the USL Championship, where he was a finalist for the USL Young Player of the Year award. His transfer was a strategic move by Minnesota United to bolster their attack with a young, high-potential international player.
Key stats with Minnesota United (through 2025 season):
- MLS regular season appearances: 4 (1 start)
- MLS regular season goals: 0
- US Open Cup appearances: 2
- US Open Cup goals: 1 (Scored his first Minnesota United goal in the Open Cup)
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 6
- Contract status: Under MLS contract through December 2026, with club options for 2027 and 2028.
Memorable moments and honors (Pre-MNUFC):
- USL Championship Success: In 2024 and 2025 with Hartford Athletic, he scored 20+ goals and recorded 5 assists, quickly becoming one of the most exciting young attackers in the league.
- First MLS Goal: He made his mark with the Loons early, scoring his first goal for the club in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup Semifinal against Austin FC.
- International Youth Career: Prior to his time in the US, Dieng developed in the Sahel Academy in Senegal.
Where is he now?:
- Mamadou Dieng is currently an active Forward for Minnesota United FC in Major League Soccer (MLS).
- He is positioned on the Supplemental Roster and is expected to compete for a starting striker role in the upcoming seasons.
