El Hadji Malick Diouf is in a very upward phase. Even in the Premier League, the Senegalese had no time to adapt. Quickly, he asserted himself in his position by performing high-bill services.
Very interesting figures in the Premier League
The officialization of the signing of El Hadji Malick Diouf in West Ham
A first attempt that has become a master stroke. Leaving the Czech Republic for the Premier League, the best championship in the world, requires a minimum of adaptation time. El Hadji Malick Diouf does not know that. Thanks to his offensive qualities, speed and defensive solidity, the 21-year-old player is already unanimous. After 19 matches including 17 starts, he delivered 4 assists. But that’s not all.
Both defensively and offensively, the winner of the AFCON 2025 is present with West Ham United. And the numbers speak for him. El Hadji Malick Diouf is 3.1 balls recovered, 1 interception, 1.3 tackle, 49% of duels won including 49% on the ground and 48% in the air per match.
With his left foot, the 21-year-old left back is very precise in his passes and raises. He is at 0.6 key passes, 75% of successful passes on average per match. Decisive passer against Burnley last Saturday, the African champion becomes the 6th best passer in the Premier League with 4 assists. He is on a par with Youri Tielemans, Bruno Guimaraes, Bernardo Silva or even Martin Ödegaard, all attacking midfielders. Besides the Senegalese, Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Marco Senesi (Bournemouth) and Reece James (Chelsea) are the only defenders to have achieved this performance in the kingdom, this season.
An already decisive summer 2026?
El Hadji Malick Diouf in action with West Ham
Although he is linked to West Ham United until June 2030, El Hadji Malick Diouf could change clubs next summer. In case of relegation of the Hammers in the Championship, the Senegalese would be forced to sign with another more upscale team. Moreover, the performances of the 21-year-old left back argue in favor of a change of club and a new progression in his young career.
Last November, during an interview with The West Ham Way, El Hadji Malick Diouf was clear about his future. The Senegalese does not intend to stay forever with the Hammers. For him, the London club is a bridge in order to highlight its qualities and join a big European team.
“Ideally, I see myself in a top club, among the five best in the world. I think I have the potential to make it happen through hard work. And I hope, God willing, to succeed. I have only been playing professionally for two years, so I remain patient,”
he said.
Thanks to his beautiful performances, El Hadji Malick Diouf already arouses the interest of several clubs. The latter closely monitor his performances under the colors of West Ham United. He could stay in the Premier League where he is followed by Liverpool, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Brighton, or Brentford. Atalanta Bergamo, in Serie A, had tried to recruit the Senegalese in the last summer transfer market. The Dea could come back to the charge at the end of the season.
