Alasanne Ates Diouf (born 24 March 2000) is a Senegalese professional

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who plays for

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in the

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on loan from

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Career

SIMA

Diouf was spotted by SIMA Águilas head coach Mike Potempa in

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while playing as part of former Senegal international midfielder Salif Diao's Sport4Charity foundation and invited to move to America and enroll at the academy.

Orlando City B

In 2019, Diouf was signed to Orlando City B ahead of their inaugural

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season. On 30 March 2019, Diouf made his debut for Orlando City B in a 3–1 loss against

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. Diouf played the entire match. He scored his first goal for the team on 14 April 2019, in a 1–1 draw against South Georgia Tormenta.

Austin Bold

On 21 April 2020, Diouf signed for

team Austin Bold having spent preseason on trial with the club although USL had already temporarily suspended play due to the

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in March. He scored his first goal for the club on 8 August 2020, in the 38' of a 4–1 home victory against RGV Toros.

San Antonio FC

On 19 January 2022, Diouf joined

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Lexington SC

On 10 January 2023, Diouf was announced as the second professional signing by

expansion side

Detroit City

On 20 February 2025, Diouf was announced by the

team

for a season-long loan from Lexington SC.

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