Yan Diomande leads Real Madrid’s attacking numbers with four goals and four assists

Yan Diomande continued his impressive start to the season by becoming Real Madrid’s only player to have scored at least four goals and provided at least four assists in all competitions.

The Ivorian defender struck a powerful long-range effort as Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday, completing a performance that further underlined his growing attacking influence.

According to Spanish newspaper AS, Diomande is the only player in the Real Madrid squad to have reached four goals and four assists this season. He has also become the club’s first player to score twice from outside the penalty area during the current campaign.

His latest goal came from distance and added another dimension to his contribution in the final third. Diomande has scored all four of his Real Madrid goals with only six shots on target, highlighting his accuracy and efficiency when chances have come his way.

AS summed up his display with the headline: “What a defender.”

Diomande has established himself as one of Real Madrid’s most prominent attacking players since the beginning of the season. His pace, movement and ability to threaten opposing defences have helped him make an impact both as a scorer and as a provider.

His opportunities have increased during Vinicius Junior’s suspension. With the Brazilian unavailable, Diomande has been given greater responsibility in attack and has used the additional space and playing time to showcase his qualities.

The Ivorian’s performances have strengthened his case for a larger role within the Real Madrid team, while his goal contributions have made him stand out among the club’s leading players.

The schedule listed alongside the report includes AEK Athens in the Champions League on 04 November 2026, followed by Real Madrid against Malaga in La Liga on 07 November 2026. Racing Santander is also listed.