Krépin Diatta
ASM
Plays full 120 minutes
Diatta generated three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus Belgium.
Analysis: Diatta played the full 120 minutes on Wednesday, completing 73 accurate passes while adding four clearances and three tackles won in a demanding defensive effort. As one of the few Senegal players to feature in every minute of their World Cup run, the right back closes his campaign with an admirable record that includes nearly 90 percent pass accuracy, seven successful dribbles, 30 duels won, seven clearances, and a clean sheet.
Departs Monaco after five years
Diatta will leave Monaco after five years when his contract expires, the club announced.
Analysis: Diatta made 143 appearances across his five years at the club since joining from Club Brugge in January 2021, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists while contributing to four top-three Ligue 1 finishes in six seasons. The Senegalese international has earned 64 caps for his country, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2026 alongside Lamine Camara and currently representing Senegal at the World Cup. Monaco thanked Diatta for his engagement, professionalism and the memories shared during his time at the club as he now becomes a free agent.
Limited impact overall
Diatta recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 5-0 win against Iraq. He also created one chance while adding three tackles won.
Analysis: Diatta was able to push forward on the right flank consistently in a game where Senegal dominated throughout. However, at the end of the day, he did little more than cross the ball. He has started every match at right-back so far and should continue to do so if Senegal move into the knockout stages as one of the best third-place teams.
Tallies four crosses Monday
Diatta had four crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Norway.
Analysis: Diatta put in a playmaking effort in his right-back position, making up for the team's poor defensive performance against Norway. It was Diatta's second 90-minute outing in as many World Cup games, and he increased his totals to two chances created, five crosses and six tackles over that span.
Almost assists in World Cup loss
Diatta generated one cross (zero accurate) and five tackles in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against France.
Analysis: Diatta was close to assisting Nicolas Jackson as Senegal lost 3-1 to France. Diatta played a brilliant ball over the top, and Jackson put a brilliant shot past Maignan. Jackson was a metre offside, and the goal that would have brought them back to 1-1 was disallowed. The right back was incredibly busy with some of the best players in the world up against him. He won all five of his tackles and made one interception.
Attacking full-back for Senegal
Diatta has been named in Senegal's World Cup squad and is expected to start at right-back under coach Pape Thiaw, also potentially taking on set-piece responsibilities for the Lions heading into the tournament.
Analysis: Diatta contributed one assist and 13 key passes alongside 31 tackles across 18 Ligue 1 appearances including 10 starts this season with Monaco, with his campaign disrupted by injuries that limited his ability to build consistent momentum at club level. His attacking instincts, delivery from wide areas and set-piece quality give Senegal an additional creative weapon on the right flank, and his ability to combine defensive solidity with attacking ambition makes him a well-rounded right-back option for manager Pape Thiaw's system. For Senegal, Diatta's technical ability and offensive output from the right-back position add a dynamic and unpredictable dimension to the team's attacking play, and his set-piece delivery could prove a valuable weapon in a tournament where dead-ball situations can prove decisive.
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