Pape Diakhaté: profile
Pape Diakhaté (born 21 June 1984 in Dakar, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a centre-back.
Diakhaté's senior club career began in 2001 at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 2001 and 2016. His most appearances came at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2001–2007), where he made 141 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 264 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Diakhaté represented Senegal (2005–present).
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Nationality explained: Why does Pape Diakhaté play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2001–2016 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: France, Ukraine, Spain and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (6 in 264)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 50% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Gaël Kakuta, Cheick Tioté and Fakhreddine Ben Youssef (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2007 |  A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 141 | 3 |
| 2007–2011 |  FC Dynamo Kyiv |
Premier League | 57 | 1 |
| 2010 | AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010–2011 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 28 | 1 |
| 2011–2015 |  Granada CF |
LaLiga 2 | – | – |
| 2014 |  Kayseri Erciyesspor |
TFF First League | 20 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 | Kayseri Erciyesspor |
TFF First League | – | – |
| 2016 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 264 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005– |  Senegal |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Pape Diakhaté?
Pape Diakhaté was born on 21 June 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Pape Diakhaté born?
Pape Diakhaté was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Pape Diakhaté play for?
Pape Diakhaté played international football for Senegal.
Which clubs has Pape Diakhaté played for?
Pape Diakhaté's recorded clubs are A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, FC Dynamo Kyiv, AS Saint-Étienne, Olympique Lyonnais, Granada CF and Kayseri Erciyesspor.
How tall is Pape Diakhaté?
Pape Diakhaté is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Pape Diakhaté play?
Pape Diakhaté played as a centre-back.
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Moussa SowSenegal · b. 1986
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Mohamed DiaméSenegal · b. 1987
Cheikh NdoyeSenegal · b. 1986
Pape ThiawSenegal · b. 1981
Khadim N'DiayeSenegal · b. 1985
Lamine SanéSenegal · b. 1987
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