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Modibo Diakite

Born: March 2, 1987 (age 38)

Height: 6' 4" (193cm)

Hometown: Bourg-la-Reine, France
Nationality: France French

Position: Centre-back
Lazio's Modibo Diakite sit on the pitch during the Europa League match against FC Vaslui on December 1, 2011
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Career History
Youth2004-2006Pescara
2006Lazio
Senior2005-2006Pescara
2006-2013Lazio
2013-2014Sunderland
→ 2014Fiorentina (loan)
2014-2015Deportivo La Coruna
2015Cagliari
Sports Mole has 50 articles about Modibo Diakite. Articles 1 to 40:
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chievo leave it late to beat Frosinone
Alberto Paloschi and Riccardo Meggiorini score in the final minutes to give 10-man Chievo a 2-0 win over Frosinone.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Jonathan Biabiany gives Inter Milan lead over Frosinone
Inter Milan find themselves in a good position to move top of Serie A as a goal from Jonathan Biabiany gives his side a 1-0 half-time lead over visitors Frosinone.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ten-man Genoa salvage draw at Frosinone
Serge Gakpe strikes late as 10-man Genoa come from behind to share a 2-2 draw with Frosinone in Serie A.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Fiorentina cruise to win over Frosinone
Fiorentina score four first-half goals to set up a 4-1 win over Frosinone in Serie A.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Falque strike gives Roma lead at break
Iago Falque strikes just before half time to give Roma a deserved lead over Frosinone in Serie A.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chievo edge out nine-man Cagliari Calcio
An early goal from Riccardo Meggiorini gives Chievo a 1-0 win over nine-man Cagliari in Serie A.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Cagliari vs. Napoli
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Serie A clash between Napoli and Cagliari.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lazio see off Cagliari
Lazio maintain their bid to reach next season's Champions League by earning a 3-1 win over Cagliari in Serie A.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Last-minute equaliser denies Cagliari vital win over Empoli
Empoli equalise in stoppage time to deny Cagliari a vital Serie A win in Zdenek Zeman's first match in charge after returning as manager.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Player Ratings: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Deportivo La Coruna
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed in Atletico Madrid's 2-0 La Liga win over Deportivo La Coruna.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Deportivo La Coruna
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Atletico Madrid record a 2-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna to climb to second in La Liga.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Atletico Madrid see off Deportivo La Coruna
Atletico Madrid get the better of Deportivo La Coruna to move up to second in La Liga.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Deportivo La Coruna - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live updates of Atletico Madrid's 2-0 La Liga win over Deportivo La Coruna, which lifted the defending champions up to second in the table.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Modibo Diakite leaves Sunderland
Modibo Diakite leaves Sunderland by mutual consent having failed to make an impression in his two years at the Stadium of Light.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland's Modibo Diakite wanted by 10 clubs
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet reveals that 10 clubs are chasing defender Modibo Diakite.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Agent: 'Modibo Diakite interested in Fiorentina move'
Modibo Diakite would be interested in returning to Fiorentina next season, according to his agent.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Fiorentina make three changes
Fiorentina make three changes to their starting lineup for this evening's Serie A match against Bologna.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Sampdoria make eight changes for Fiorentina visit
Sampdoria make eight changes to their starting lineup for this afternoon's Serie A match against Fiorentina.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nine-man Fiorentina strike late to draw against Parma
Matias Fernandez curls home a late equaliser as nine-man Fiorentina earn a point at Parma in Serie A.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Modibo Diakite keen to repay Fiorentina faith
French defender Modibo Diakite vows to impress at Fiorentina after the Serie A club took him on loan from Sunderland despite his difficult start to life on Wearside.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Two depart Sunderland on loan
Sunderland sanction the loan departures of Modibo Diakite and Duncan Watmore to Fiorentina and Hibernian respectively.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Modibo Diakite likely to leave Sunderland
The agent of Modibo Diakite reveals that the Sunderland defender is expected to leave the club before the end of the month.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mid-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole looks back at the first four-and-a-half months of what has been a troubled season for Sunderland.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: Everton 0-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look back over Sunderland's 1-0 victory away at Everton.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Aaron Ramsey helps Arsenal win at Sunderland
Aaron Ramsey scores twice as Arsenal beat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.
12 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Mesut Ozil starts well as Arsenal lead
Mesut Ozil makes a positive start for Arsenal as the Gunners lead at half time.
12 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jose Fonte scores late to secure 1-1 draw
Jose Fonte scores a late equaliser to cancel out Emanuele Giaccherini's opener as the Saints and Sunderland draw.
12 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Pablo Osvaldo starts on the bench for Southampton against Sunderland
Mauricio Pochettino starts with the same team that beat West Bromwich Albion for today's match against Sunderland.
12 years ago
Sunderland's Wes Brown is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Spurs during the Barclays Asia Trophy on July 24, 2013
Wes Brown ready to fight for Sunderland place
Wes Brown says that he is happy to fight for his place in the Sunderland team after returning from injury.
12 years ago
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio calm over Modibo Diakite injury blow
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says that he does not expect defender Modibo Diakite to be sidelined for long following a hamstring strain.
12 years ago
Lazio's Luis Cavanda in action against Udinese on November 27, 2012
Sunderland target Luis Pedro Cavanda to pen Lazio extension
Full-back Luis Pedro Cavanda will not be following Modibo Diakite in joining Sunderland from Lazio, with his agent revealing that he is poised to sign a new contract with the Serie A club.
12 years ago
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
Vito Mannone hails Paolo Di Canio impact at Sunderland
Vito Mannone says that Paolo Di Canio has had a "positive" impact since taking over at Sunderland.
12 years ago
Tom Huddleston
Sunderland agree £5m Tom Huddlestone fee
Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur reach a £5m agreement for England international Tom Huddlestone.
12 years ago
Lazio's Luis Cavanda in action against Udinese on November 27, 2012
Agent: 'Sunderland have Luis Cavanda interest'
Sunderland are looking to sign Lazio full-back Luis Cavanda this summer, according to the player's agent Ulisse Savani.
12 years ago
Carlos Cuellar celebrates with Sunderland teammates after scoring on November 18, 2012
Carlos Cuellar ready to take on Sunderland fitness challenge
Carlos Cuellar believes that Sunderland will benefit from intense training sessions during pre-season.
12 years ago
Lazio's Modibo Diakite sit on the pitch during the Europa League match against FC Vaslui on December 1, 2011
Sunderland confirm capture of Modibo Diakite on three-year deal
Sunderland announce the capture of defender Modibo Diakite on a three-year contract.
12 years ago
Watford's Matej Vydra celebrates scoring his second goal against Leicester City during the Championship Play Off match on May 12, 2013
Five players Sunderland should sign?
Sports Mole has done some scouting for Sunderland and here are five players that we feel would improve the Black Cats.
12 years ago
The Stadium of Light
Agent: 'Sunderland make offer for Lucas Orban'
Argentine defender Lucas Orban is considering an offer from Sunderland, according to his agent.
12 years ago
Scott Parker trains before kick off against Swansea City on December 16, 2012
Sunderland 'unlikely to move for Tottenham Hotspur's Scott Parker'
Sunderland are reportedly not planning to launch a bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker this summer.
12 years ago
The Stadium of Light
Sunderland sign trio on free transfers
Sunderland confirm that the trio of Modibo Diakite, Cabral and Valentin Roberge will join the club on free transfers in July.
12 years ago
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