Malian footballer (born 2000)
Salim Diakité|
| Date of birth |
(2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 (age 24) |
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| Place of birth |
Les Mureaux, France |
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| Height |
1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
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| Position(s) |
Defender |
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|
Current team |
Palermo |
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| Number |
23 |
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|
| 0000 |
Les Mureaux |
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| 0000 |
Mantois |
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| 0000 |
Rio Ave |
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|
| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 2018–2019 |
Mantois |
1 |
(0) |
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| 2019–2020 |
Olympia Agnonese |
24 |
(1) |
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| 2020–2021 |
Teramo |
26 |
(0) |
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| 2021–2024 |
Ternana |
70 |
(4) |
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| 2024– |
Palermo |
27 |
(2) |
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|
| 2024– |
Mali |
5 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 October 2024 |
Salim Diakité (born 3 June 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Italian Serie B club Palermo. Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team.[1]
Club career
In 2018, Diakité joined the youth academy of Portuguese top flight side Rio Ave.[citation needed]
In 2019, he signed for Olympia Agnonese in the Italian fourth division from French fourth division club Mantois.[citation needed]
In 2020, he signed for Teramo in the Italian third division.[2]
In 2021, he joined Serie B side Ternana.[3]
On 25 January 2024, Diakité signed a 4.5-year contract with Palermo.[4]
International career
Born in France, Diakité is of Malian descent.[3] He made his debut for the Mali national team on 11 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Madagascar at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. He started the game and played 88 minutes in a scoreless draw.[5]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 3 November 2024
International
- As of match played 15 October 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
| National team |
Year |
Apps |
Goals
|
| Mali
|
2024 |
5 |
0
|
| Total |
5 |
0
|
References
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