Boubacar Dialiba: profile
Boubacar Dialiba (born 23 November 1988 in Dakar, Senegal) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Dialiba made the step into senior football with FK Željezničar Sarajevo in 2006. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries since 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at KV Mechelen (2009–2014): 108 appearances and 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 181 appearances and 35 goals.
At international level, Dialiba represented Senegal (2012–present). Before committing to Senegal, he had represented Bosnia and Herzegovina U21.
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Eligibility explained: Why does Boubacar Dialiba play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 24)
- Countries played in
- 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, Belgium and Poland
- Club goals per game
- 0.19 (35 in 181)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 24% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- KS Cracovia (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Boubacar Kamara, Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui and Bartolomeu Jacinto Quissanga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 |  FK Željezničar Sarajevo |
Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina | 60 | 19 |
| 2008–2009 |  Real Murcia |
Primera Federación | 13 | 1 |
| 2009–2014 |  KV Mechelen |
Belgian Pro League | 108 | 15 |
| 2014– |  KS Cracovia |
– | – | |
| Total | 181 | 35 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 |
Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012– |  Senegal |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Boubacar Dialiba?
Boubacar Dialiba was born on 23 November 1988, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Boubacar Dialiba born?
Boubacar Dialiba was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Boubacar Dialiba play for?
Boubacar Dialiba played international football for Senegal.
Which clubs has Boubacar Dialiba played for?
Boubacar Dialiba's recorded clubs are FK Željezničar Sarajevo, Real Murcia, KV Mechelen and KS Cracovia.
How tall is Boubacar Dialiba?
Boubacar Dialiba is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Boubacar Dialiba play?
Boubacar Dialiba played as a forward.
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Cheikhou KouyatéSenegal · Amed S.F.K.
Papiss CisséSenegal · b. 1985
Moussa SowSenegal · b. 1986
Armand TraoréSenegal · b. 1989
Diafra SakhoSenegal · b. 1989
Dame N'DoyeSenegal · F.C. Copenhagen
Mohamed DiaméSenegal · b. 1987
Salif SanéSenegal · b. 1990