Issa Diop Determination To Become A Professional Footballer Wasn’t Just A Passing Fantasy an inspiration to Nigerian Youths that when you are determined to achieve success, go for it and don’t let it be just an imagination but a reality, read more of the story.
Issa Diop as he is popularly called was born on the 9th day of January 1997 to African parents in the city of Toulouse, France.
As regards his family origin, Issa has both North and West African family roots. His father is from Senegal while his mother is Moroccan.
Judging from this fact, it is no surprise that Issa Diop has a pure mix of both Arab and West African looks as evident from his facial appearance.
Growing up in the city of Toulouse, all Issa Diop wanted was to follow the footsteps of his record-breaking grandfather.
In all of Senegal (West Africa) and France, the Diop family name is always remembered for a national record set by his granddad, Lybasse Diop.
Both in Senegal and France, it was hard for the Diop family to deal with the fading memories of their ever-loving grandfather, Lybasse.
To keep the family trade going, young Issa decided to continue living his granddad’s dreams. Early on, his determination to become a professional footballer wasn’t just a passing fantasy.
Initially, Issa Diop’s parents agreed that their son would not compromise his education for soccer training. Even while at school, Issa played competitive football.
Reaching a milestone in his early education, the young lady decided to leave his comfort zone. He left his city for a neighbouring community in search of a football academy.
Luckily, Issa found what he was looking for at Balma as it’s local club invited him for trials.
Issa Diop’s determination to become pro saw him passing trials and enrolling with Balma sporting club which allowed him to showcase his talents and lay a career foundation. It didn’t take long for Issa to make an impression with the club. He didn’t just grow taller by the seasons but moved up the ranks very quickly as he thrived against players older than him.
Thanks to his performance while playing for Balma Sporting Club, the recruiters of Toulouse got interested in him. The club made contact with Issa Diop’s parents and immediately, he signed.
The turning point of Diop’s career came when his continued performance with club football saw him getting called-up in 2013 to play for the French U16 side.
Three years later, Diop utilized the greatest opportunity offered to him when he got invited to play for the European Under-19 Championships.
Starting, Issa is the kind of person who loves to progress in all areas of his life. He possesses an inner state of independence which enables him to make significant progress both in his personal and professional life.
Issa Diop is a master of self-control and has the ability not just to lead the way, but make solid and realistic plans about his life. In summary, he has a practical approach to life.
As at the time of writing, Issa Diop has a Net Worth 10 Million Euro (8.6 Million Pound) and a Market Value 35 Million Euro (25.9 Million Pound). This means the millionaire footballer has made it in life.
Being valued high however doesn’t transcend into a glamorous lifestyle easily observed by a handful of pretty exotic cars, monies, girls and buzz.
As observed through his social media accounts, Issa is smart about managing his monies and fame which has seen him focus on his career and not changing his current lifestyle.
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