Yehvann Diouf at FIFA World Cup 2026
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Yehvann Diouf is the first-choice goalkeeper for OGC Nice in Ligue 1 and a member of Senegal's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
Born in Montreuil, France, he carries Senegalese heritage through his father and Polish roots through his mother, and chose to represent Senegal internationally after FIFA approved his switch in March 2025. His 2025-26 season covers Ligue 1, the UEFA Europa League, and the Coupe de France, giving him more competitive minutes than any previous stage of his career.
Quick Answer
Yehvann Djibril Victor Diouf is a 26-year-old Senegal goalkeeper for Nice.
He is primarily used as a goalkeeper, with cover across goalkeeper.
His current club contract runs through June 2030.
His reported weekly salary is EUR 55,962, and his estimated net worth is Financial analysis pending.
Yehvann Diouf at World Cup 2026
Senegal are placed in Group I at the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside France, Norway, and Iraq. Senegal's goalkeeping picture heading into the tournament still centres on Édouard Mendy, who serves as the established first choice.
Diouf's role is that of a strong second option, one with first-team club form, European minutes, and now an AFCON winner's medal alongside his senior international debut.
His availability and form throughout the 2025-26 club season at Nice puts him in a better position than most backup goalkeepers entering a World Cup cycle. Supporters can follow Senegal's Group I fixtures and standings through the dedicated pages on FWCMania.
Yehvann Diouf Early Life and Background
Diouf was born on 16 November 1999 in Montreuil-sous-Bois, a suburb of Paris in the Seine-Saint-Denis department. His father is of Senegalese descent, reportedly a former prominent wrestler in Senegal, and his mother is Polish. That dual heritage shaped his international path significantly: Diouf initially progressed through France's youth system before eventually committing to Senegal at senior level.
He joined the Troyes youth academy at age 12 in 2012, having previously passed through Champigny and Créteil. On 8 September 2016, he became the youngest player in Troyes history to sign a professional contract, doing so at 16 years and 297 days old.
Personal Info and Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Yehvann Djibril Victor Diouf |
| Date of birth | 16 November 1999 |
| Birthplace | Montreuil, France |
| Age | 26 |
| Nationality | Senegal |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | Professional monitoring |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | Nice |
| Contract end | June 2030 |
| Transfer value | EUR 9.0M |
| Jersey number | 80 |
| Weekly salary | EUR 55,962 |
| Estimated net worth | Financial analysis pending |
Yehvann Diouf Club Career — Troyes, Reims and Nice
Troyes and the Professional Debut (2016–2019)
Diouf developed through Troyes' reserve structure in National 3, making 43 appearances across three seasons before earning his senior debut. He played his first professional match on 17 May 2019, keeping a clean sheet in a 0-0 Ligue 2 draw against Ajaccio. That single appearance was enough to confirm that Reims, then scouting him, would move quickly.
Stade de Reims — Five Years of Growth (2019–2025)
Diouf signed a four-year contract with Reims in July 2019. He spent two seasons as backup before gradually establishing himself as the first-choice goalkeeper. By 2022-23, he was a regular starter in Ligue 1, and across five seasons with the club he made 101 top-flight appearances.
Reims also reached the Coupe de France final in 2024-25, with Diouf serving as the starting goalkeeper. The club finished as runners-up.
His final season at Reims also included Europa League qualifying matches, adding European experience before his transfer.
OGC Nice — First Choice in 2025-26
On 3 July 2025, Diouf joined Nice from Reims for a confirmed fee of EUR 7 million, signing a five-year deal running until June 2030. He was assigned shirt number 80 at Nice and immediately took the first-choice role.
In his debut Ligue 1 season with the club, he has appeared 17 times, recorded 62 saves, and maintained a 68.1 percent save rate. Nice are also competing in the UEFA Europa League, where Diouf has featured in six matches.
His current transfer value sits at approximately EUR 9 million across market reference platforms.
Career Stats
| Club | Season | Competition | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troyes II | 2016-19 | National 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Troyes | 2018-19 | Ligue 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Reims II | 2019-23 | National 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Reims | 2020-25 | Ligue 1 | 101 | 0 |
| Reims | 2020-25 | Coupe de France | 12 | 0 |
| Reims | 2024-25 | UEFA competitions | 2 | 0 |
| Nice | 2025-26 | Ligue 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Nice | 2025-26 | UEFA Europa Lg | 8 | 0 |
| Nice | 2025-26 | Coupe de France | 1 | 0 |
| Career Total | All competitions | 208 | 0 |
| Competition | Apps | Saves | Clean Sheets | Save % | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 17 | 62 | 2 | 68.1% | 33 |
| Europa League | 6 | 31 | — | 64.5% | 13 |
Yehvann Diouf International Career — France Youth to Senegal
France Youth Teams
Diouf represented France at under-18, under-19, and under-20 level between 2017 and 2018. His most significant youth appearance came at the 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Finland, where France reached the semi-finals before losing to Italy. Diouf featured as a squad goalkeeper during the tournament.
Switch to Senegal and AFCON 2025
On 19 March 2025, FIFA approved Diouf's request to switch international allegiance from France to Senegal. He made his senior debut for the Lions of Teranga on 6 June 2025 in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw.
Diouf was called into Senegal's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco, serving as the backup goalkeeper behind Édouard Mendy. Senegal won the tournament, defeating Morocco 1-0 in the final through a late penalty by Pape Gueye. Diouf did not play during the tournament itself, but became one of its most talked-about figures after a moment in the final that went viral.
During the AFCON final, Morocco players and ball boys repeatedly attempted to take or disrupt Édouard Mendy's towel, which goalkeepers use to dry their gloves on a wet pitch. Diouf, positioned behind Mendy's goal as the backup, spent much of the final defending the towel — at one point being knocked down while holding onto it against attempts from multiple opponents. The moment spread widely across social media and was covered internationally, turning Diouf into an unexpected symbol of team unity in Senegal's winning campaign.
He returned to Nice in January 2026 as an AFCON champion and immediately reclaimed his starting position.
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| France U18 | 2017 | — | — |
| France U19 | 2017-18 | — | — |
| France U20 | 2018 | — | — |
| Senegal | 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Honours and Trophies
Yehvann Diouf Salary, Transfer Value and Net Worth
Diouf's weekly salary at Nice is reported at approximately EUR 55,962 per week, equating to roughly EUR 2.9 million per year, based on publicly available wage data through Capology and FBref.
His current transfer market value is estimated at EUR 9 million across major reference platforms, down slightly from the EUR 11 million figure reported at the time of his Nice move in mid-2025. The EUR 7 million fee Reims received for him in July 2025 gives a firm confirmed baseline for his market standing.
An estimated net worth figure is not consistently disclosed through verified sources. Subject to confirmation.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly salary | EUR 55,962 | Capology / FBref |
| Annual salary | ~EUR 2.9M | Calculated |
| Current transfer value | EUR 9.0M | Market estimate |
| Transfer fee paid (2025) | EUR 7.0M | Confirmed — Nice from Reims |
| Contract end | June 2030 | Nice |
| Estimated net worth | Subject to confirmation | — |
