Alpha Richard Diounkou Tecagne

Alpha Richard Diounkou Tecagne, known as A. Dionkou, is a Senegalese defender born in Sindone on 10 October 2001. He began developing in Mallorca with Son Cladera before joining RCD Mallorca’s youth ranks. Manchester City recruited him in January 2016, and he continued his development in their academy while appearing regularly in UEFA Youth League football, though he did not reach the senior first team. In 2021, Diounkou moved to Granada CF and joined San Fernando CD on loan for senior experience. He later spent time with FC Barcelona B on loan, where he operated across the back line. Diounkou subsequently continued his career in Cyprus with AEK Larnaca and Omonia Nicosia. He is currently listed with Celje, adding another chapter to a career shaped by movement between academies, loans and senior clubs.