The 24-year-old Senegal international has revealed how his initial struggle in life has inspired him to success.
Reims forward Boulaye Dia has recollected his difficult journey to stardom and how it has served as encouragement to him.
The 24-year-old attacker combined working in an electricity company and playing football in order to fend for his family and at a time he had to quit football temporarily.
Dia teamed up with the Red and Whites in the summer of 2018 after an impressive debut campaign with Jura Sud, where he bagged 15 goals in 21 league appearances.