Sekana Diaby: profile
Sekana Diaby (born 10 August 1968 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Diaby's senior club career began in 1986 at Racing Club de France. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries between 1986 and 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at CS Louhans-Cuiseaux (1992–1994): 49 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 185 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Diaby represented Ivory Coast (1992–1994), earning 6 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Eligibility explained: Why does Sekana Diaby play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 1986–1997 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (5 in 185)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 37% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Zeytinburnuspor (1997)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hossam Hassan, Saïd Benrahma and Laurent Pokou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1988 |  Racing Club de France |
Championnat National 3 | 18 | 0 |
| 1988–1989 | Stade Lavallois |
Ligue 2 | 36 | 4 |
| 1989–1990 | Racing Club de France |
Championnat National 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990–1992 | Stade Brestois 29 |
Ligue 1 | 34 | 0 |
| 1992–1994 | CS Louhans-Cuiseaux |
Football league of Burgundy | 49 | 1 |
| 1994–1995 | Foot club de Pau |
Ligue 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995–1996 | LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 |  Zeytinburnuspor |
TFF Second League | 17 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 | Foot club de Pau |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 1997 | Zeytinburnuspor |
TFF Second League | – | – |
| Total | 185 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 |  Ivory Coast |
Senior | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sekana Diaby?
Sekana Diaby was born on 10 August 1968, which makes him 58 years old.
Where was Sekana Diaby born?
Sekana Diaby was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Sekana Diaby play for?
Sekana Diaby played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 6 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Sekana Diaby played for?
Sekana Diaby's recorded clubs are Racing Club de France, Stade Lavallois, Stade Brestois 29, CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, Foot club de Pau, LB Châteauroux and Zeytinburnuspor.
How tall is Sekana Diaby?
Sekana Diaby is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Sekana Diaby play?
Sekana Diaby played as a centre-back.
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Y
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