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About
Senegalese French professional soccer goalkeeper known for playing in Ligue 1 and for representing the Senegal national team after making his Senegal debut in a 4-2 victory over Brazil in June 2023. He is also known for having played for clubs in France, Switzerland, Portugal, and Bulgaria, and is particularly known for his time as a starting goalkeeper with Clermont Foot in France's top division.
Before fame
He began his soccer career in France developing through the youth academy of Paris Saint-Germain. He spent several years in PSG's system and eventually played for Paris Saint-Germain B. He pursued first-team opportunities abroad after leaving PSG. He joined Mafra in Portugal in 2015 before he moved to Lokomotiv Plovdiv in Bulgaria in 2017. He signed with FC United Zürich in Switzerland in 2019 before joining Lausanne-Sport later in 2019. He made his international debut for Senegal in June 2023 against Brazil.
Trivia
He once scored a goal as a goalkeeper while playing for FC United Zürich in Switzerland. He is also known for his Instagram account @morydiaw_40 where he shares match highlights, training sessions, travel moments, and glimpses of his life as a professional goalkeeper and father.
Family life
He was born and raised in Poissy, France and is of Senegalese descent. He is a father.
Associated with
He and Edouard Mendy are both fellow Senegalese goalkeepers.
