Diop was initial referred to as up to play for his nation at the age of 21 and produced a lot more than 60 appearances for Senegal from 2001-08. He played club soccer in Switzerland, France and Greece and for 4 teams in England: Fulham, Portsmouth, West Ham and Birmingham.
Diop was 6-foot-5 (1.96 meters) and nicknamed “Wardrobe” due to the fact of his commanding presence. He was loved in Senegal due to the fact of that target against the French, the former colonizers of Senegal, but also for his likeable character off the field along with his ability on it.
The 2002 Senegal group is nevertheless loved at dwelling and Liverpool’s Senegalese forward Sadio Mane wrote of Diop on his official Twitter web page: “It was with a broken heart that we learned of your departure. Know that you will remain in our hearts forever, even if you left without saying goodbye to us.”
The Premier League expressed its condolences, as did Diop’s former clubs. “Rest well, Wardrobe,” Fulham mentioned.