Diadié Samassékou

Samassékou joined the Dynamo in August 2025 after spending the majority of his career with Austrian first-tier side Red Bull Salzburg, making 134 appearances in all competitions, while scoring two goals and recording six assists. Notably, the defensive midfielder was part of five trophies with Salzburg, winning three Austrian Football Bundesliga titles and two Austrian Cup titles, while being named to the league’s Team of the Year for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons. Most recently, Samassékou played for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga, making 97 appearances in all competitions, while scoring two goals and recording five assists.  

Latest transaction: Signed through 2026 with a Club option through 2028. 

Dynamo Debut: Sept. 20, 2025, at Portland Timbers.