Kadidiatou Diani

Kadidiatou Diani stands out among French footballers for her youth international success. She was born on 1 April 1995 in Ivry-sur-Seine, France. She is of Malian descent. A forward, she currently plays for Division 1 Féminine club Lyon and the France national team. Her career began in 2011, when she was around 16 years old. Over 15 years later, she remains a key figure in French football.

Diani's early international career was marked by significant achievements. She played for France at several youth levels, including the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, where she scored four goals and helped her side win the championship. She also participated in the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, scoring one goal against New Zealand and helping France finish in third place. These early performances established her as a promising talent.

Her senior career has been notable as well. On 24 February 2023, she announced she would no longer play for the national team after captain Wendie Renard said she would step down to protect her mental health. Diani said she wanted changes to be made to the way the team was managed. On 2 August 2023, she scored a hat-trick in a 6-3 victory over Panama in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup last group stage match. She is 5'6" with an athletic build, real natural breasts, black hair, and brown eyes. Her Instagram following is 270k.