Habib Diallo at FIFA World Cup 2026
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Centre-forward
Others
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Habib Diallo is a striker linked to Metz and one of Senegal's experienced forward options heading into FIFA World Cup 2026. His game is built on box movement, physicality, and proven scoring output across France and Saudi Arabia.
That matters because Senegal's attack benefits from having more than one kind of centre-forward. Diallo remains one of the clearer penalty-box options in the wider pool.
Quick Answer
Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo is a 31-year-old Senegal centre-forward for Metz.
He is primarily used as a centre-forward, with cover across subject to confirmation.
His current club contract runs through June 2028.
His reported weekly salary is EUR 41,923 (public estimate), and his estimated net worth is Financial analysis pending.
Habib Diallo at World Cup 2026
Senegal enter Group I with France, Norway, and Iraq, and Diallo remains a useful striker option because of his direct centre-forward profile. He is not the only scoring threat in the group, but he gives the squad a different type of target from the more mobile attackers.
Tournament football often needs variety in the final third. A striker who can occupy centre-backs and finish from central areas still has value.
Habib Diallo Early Life and Background
Diallo was born in Thies and developed in Senegal before moving into French football with Metz. That pathway gave him a classic striker development route built on repetition, physical growth, and senior minutes.
His game has always been clearer than complicated: attack the box, hold defenders off, and finish quickly. That identity helped him rise steadily through Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
Personal Info and Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo |
| Date of birth | 18 June 1995 |
| Birthplace | Thies, Senegal |
| Age | 31 |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Nationality | Senegal |
| Position | Centre-forward |
| Other positions | Subject to confirmation |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | Metz |
| Shirt number | 14 |
| Contract end | June 2028 |
| Transfer value | EUR 5.0M |
| Weekly salary | EUR 41,923 (public estimate) |
| Estimated net worth | Financial analysis pending |
Habib Diallo Club Career
Diallo's club career has been shaped by goals rather than hype. He has moved across France and Saudi Arabia while maintaining the profile of a direct central striker.
Metz, Brest and Strasbourg (2015–2023)
Metz gave Diallo his first real senior platform, and even his loan to Brest contributed to his development as a reliable box striker. His best top-flight phase came later with Strasbourg, where he scored heavily and became one of Ligue 1's more productive forwards.
That 2022-23 Strasbourg season, with 20 league goals, became the high point of his market value and wider visibility. It also set up his big move abroad.
Al-Shabab, Damac and Metz return (2023–2026)
Al-Shabab signed Diallo in 2023 for a fee reported around EUR 18.0M, and he later spent the 2025-26 season on loan with Damac. Even in Saudi football, his role stayed familiar: a direct striker expected to finish moves and lead the line physically.
His next club chapter links back to Metz, where his contract structure now points. That return gives his career a more circular shape after a wide scoring journey.
Career Stats Table
| Club | Season | Competition | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metz II | 2013-18 | League competitions | 57 | 28 |
| Metz | 2015-20 | All competitions | 124 | 49 |
| Brest | 2016-17 | Loan / all competitions | 18 | 7 |
| Strasbourg | 2020-23 | All competitions | 104 | 41 |
| Al-Shabab | 2023-25 | All competitions | 53 | 16 |
| Damac | 2025-26 | Loan / all competitions | 26 | 8 |
| Career Total | All competitions | 325 | 121 |
The career table reflects a striker who has found goals in several different league environments. His value is still tied most closely to finishing rather than all-round creativity.
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Damac | Saudi Pro League | 26 | 8 | 1 | Subject to confirmation |
| 2024-25 | Al-Shabab | All competitions | 30 | 9 | Subject to confirmation | Subject to confirmation |
| 2023-24 | Al-Shabab | All competitions | 23 | 7 | Subject to confirmation | Subject to confirmation |
Habib Diallo International Career
Diallo has been part of Senegal's senior striker pool since 2020 and has stayed relevant because of his scoring profile.
Senior National Team
He has reached 40 senior caps and 9 goals for Senegal, which gives him one of the better scoring returns in the wider striker group. His role has often been that of a rotational or situational forward rather than the only starting option.
Diallo was also part of Senegal's AFCON-winning squads in 2021 and 2025. That major-tournament experience strengthens his place in the World Cup cycle.
| National Team | Year | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 2020– | 40 | 9 |
Honours and Trophies
Habib Diallo Salary, Transfer Value and Net Worth
Public contract listings imply a salary worth about EUR 41,923 per week, which equals roughly EUR 2.18M per year. That fits the profile of an experienced striker with major transfer history outside the top five leagues.
Transfermarkt lists his current market value at EUR 5.0M, while the public peak around his Strasbourg scoring season reached roughly EUR 12.0M. The last major confirmed transfer in his career was Al-Shabab paying about EUR 18.0M to sign him from Strasbourg.
An estimated net worth figure is not consistently disclosed through verified public reporting. Subject to confirmation.
All salary and net worth figures are estimates based on publicly available data and should not be treated as confirmed financial reporting.
| Metric | Value | Source / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly salary | EUR 41,923 | Calculated from public remaining gross salary listing |
| Annual salary | EUR 2.18M | Calculated |
| Current transfer value | EUR 5.0M | Transfermarkt market estimate |
| Peak transfer value | EUR 12.0M | 2023 |
| Last transfer fee | EUR 18.0M | Al-Shabab from Strasbourg |
| Contract end | June 2028 | Capology / Transfermarkt listing |
| Estimated net worth | Subject to confirmation | — |
