Abou Diaby
French footballer (born 1986)
Ivory Coast
Midfielder
Abou Diaby: profile
Abou Diaby (born 11 May 1986 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Diaby started out at AJ Auxerre in 2004. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 2004 and 2017. The busiest spell of his career was at Arsenal F.C. (2006–2015): 180 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 195 appearances and 20 goals.
At international level, Diaby represented France (2007–2012), earning 16 caps and scoring 1 goal.
10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Axel Bakayoko, Tristan Muyumba and Aboubacar Sankhare.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2004–2017 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (20 in 195)
- Latest move
- Olympique de Marseille (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Gelson Martins, Alex Nimely and Nouhaila Benzina (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 |  AJ Auxerre |
Ligue 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 2006–2015 |  Arsenal F.C. |
Premier League | 180 | 19 |
| 2015–2017 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 195 | 20 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | France U19 |
Under-19 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007–2012 | France |
Senior | 16 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abou Diaby?
Abou Diaby was born on 11 May 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Abou Diaby born?
Abou Diaby was born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France.
Which national team does Abou Diaby play for?
Abou Diaby played international football for France. He has 16 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Abou Diaby played for?
Abou Diaby's recorded clubs are AJ Auxerre, Arsenal F.C. and Olympique de Marseille.
How tall is Abou Diaby?
Abou Diaby is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Abou Diaby play?
Abou Diaby played as a midfielder.
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