Samba Diakité: profile
Samba Diakité (born 24 January 1989 in Montfermeil, France) is a former Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Diakité made the step into senior football with A.S. Nancy-Lorraine in 2010. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 2010 and 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2010–2012): 41 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 63 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Diakité represented Mali (2012–present).
Montfermeil has produced 13 footballers in our database, including Willy Semedo, Larrys Mabiala and Joël Sami.
Eligibility explained: Why does Samba Diakité play for Mali?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 2010–2016 (7 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (10 in 63)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 69% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pape Gueye, Ibrahim Mbaye and Emerse Faé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 |  A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 41 | 9 |
| 2012 |  Queens Park Rangers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | Watford F.C. |
EFL Championship | 6 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 |  Al Ittihad FC |
Saudi Pro League | 7 | – |
| 2015–2016 | Queens Park Rangers F.C. |
EFL Championship | – | – |
| Total | 63 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– |  Mali |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Samba Diakité?
Samba Diakité was born on 24 January 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Samba Diakité born?
Samba Diakité was born in Montfermeil, France.
Which national team does Samba Diakité play for?
Samba Diakité played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Samba Diakité played for?
Samba Diakité's recorded clubs are A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, Queens Park Rangers F.C., Watford F.C. and Al Ittihad FC.
How tall is Samba Diakité?
Samba Diakité is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Samba Diakité play?
Samba Diakité played as a midfielder.
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