El Hadji Malick Diouf is a 20-year-old Senegalese left-back who joined West Ham in the summer for a £19 million fee on a contract lasting until 2030. While on international duty with Senegal, Diouf stated his ambition to play for a top club, saying he sees himself at one of the five best clubs in the world. He believes he has the potential to get there through hard work and noted that he is remaining patient, as he has only been playing professionally for two years. Real Madrid is cited as an example of such a club. According to Transfermarkt, the player's current market value is €25.00m. In the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Diouf has made 11 appearances and provided 3 assists. He has earned 10 caps for the Senegalese national team.