Samba Diakite
Born: January 24, 1989 (age 35)
Height: 6' 1" (186cm)
Hometown: Montfermeil, France
Nationality: 
Malian
MalianPosition: Defensive midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2007-2010 | Nancy |
| Senior | 2010-2012 | Nancy |
| → 2012 | Queens Park Rangers (loan) | |
| 2012-2016 | Queens Park Rangers | |
| → 2014 | Watford (loan) | |
| → 2014-2015 | Al-Ittihad (loan) | |
| International | 2012- | Mali |
Sports Mole has 58 articles about Samba Diakite. Articles 1 to 40:
Clint Hill, Alejandro Faurlin among seven to leave Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers inform seven players, including Clint Hill and Alejandro Faurlin, that their expiring contracts will not be renewed.
May 9, 20:33
Live Commentary: Brentford 1-0 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Relive the action from Griffin Park, where a Marco Djuricin goal gave Brentford a 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers, with Sports Mole's text commentary.
Oct 30, 19:13
Queens Park Rangers storm into double figures against replacement Verona Stars
Queens Park Rangers record an emphatic 10-0 victory against Verona Stars, a late replacement for Shakhtar Donetsk, in Saturday's pre-season friendly in Italy.
Jul 11, 17:59
Samba Diakite joins Al Ittihad on loan
Samba Diakite joins Al Ittihad on a season-long loan from Queens Park Rangers.
Jul 18, 20:09
On this day: Late Queens Park Rangers comeback stuns Liverpool
On this day in 2012, Queens Park Rangers pulled off a remarkable comeback to beat Liverpool 3-2 at Loftus Road.
Mar 21, 09:59
Preview: Watford vs. Barnsley
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and relegation-threatened Barnsley at Vicarage Road.
Mar 13, 20:09
Preview: Watford vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Blackpool at Vicarage Road.
Feb 27, 12:43
Preview: Bolton Wanderers vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship meeting between relegation-threatened Bolton and Watford.
Feb 20, 12:06
Giuseppe Sannino 'feels sorry' for Samba Diakite after red card
Watford manager Giuseppe Sannino says that he 'feels sorry' for Samba Diakite after the midfielder was sent off on his first start for the Hornets.
Feb 16, 14:16
Preview: Yeovil Town vs. Watford
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Championship fixture between Yeovil Town and Watford on Tuesday night.
Feb 16, 12:06
Troy Deeney penalty sinks Middlesbrough
Watford edge out Middlesbrough in their Championship clash, thanks to Troy Deeney's penalty.
Feb 15, 17:06
Preview: Watford vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole previews the Championship match between Watford and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jan 31, 17:10
Queens Park Rangers' Samba Diakite moves to Watford
Samba Diakite completes a loan move from Queens Park Rangers to Watford.
Jan 31, 15:57
Harry Redknapp: 'Samba Diakite can leave Queens Park Rangers'
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp reveals that midfielder Samba Diakite is free to leave Loftus Road.
Aug 9, 14:01
Preview: Everton vs. Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League clash between Everton and Queens Park Rangers.
Apr 12, 00:48
QPR's Samba Diakite 'withdraws from Mali squad with injury'
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Samba Diakite is reportedly sent home from the Mali squad due to injury.
Mar 21, 16:42
Live Commentary: Ghana 1-0 Mali - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary of Ghana's narrow victory over Mali in this afternoon's Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash.
Jan 24, 14:32
Team News: DJ Campbell makes Queens Park Rangers return
Harry Redknapp hands starts to returning loan star DJ Campbell and Tel Ben Haim, who joined QPR on a free transfer this week, for their FA Cup tie with West Brom at Loftus Road.
Jan 5, 14:35
Samba Diakite receives Mali call-up
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Samba Diakite will miss most of January because of international duty.
Dec 31, 13:16
Team News: Djibril Cisse returns for Queens Park Rangers
QPR boss Harry Redknapp makes three changes to his side as they look for their first league win of the season, while Fulham make just the one switch.
Dec 15, 14:47
Points shared between Queens Park Rangers, Aston Villa
Queens Park Rangers must continue their search for a first Premier League win of the season following a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Loftus Road.
Dec 1, 16:58
Half-Time Report: Two goals shared at Loftus Road
Jamie Mackie's header ensures Queens Park Rangers head into half time level against Aston Villa.
Dec 1, 16:00
Harry Redknapp oversees Queens Park Rangers draw at Sunderland
Harry Redknapp's time as Queens Park Rangers manager begins with a goalless draw at Sunderland.
Nov 27, 21:37
Half-Time Report: Goalless on Wearside
Harry Redknapp, in charge of his first game as QPR manager, watches his side hold Sunderland in a goalless first half at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 27, 20:33
Team News: Harry Redknapp names first QPR starting lineup
Harry Redknapp makes three changes for his first encounter as manager of Queens Park Rangers.
Nov 27, 19:07
Team News: Darren Fletcher starts for Manchester United
Darren Fletcher starts a Premier League game for the first time in over a year for Manchester United against Queens Park Rangers.
Nov 24, 14:21
Adel Taarabt: 'New Queens Park Rangers recruits need time'
Queens Park Rangers' Adel Taarabt says that fans should be patient with the club's new overseas players.
Oct 17, 23:44
Mark Hughes: 'Samba Diakite must learn from poor discipline'
Mark Hughes admits that Samba Diakite must be more disciplined after he was dismissed for the second time in his QPR career against West Ham.
Oct 1, 23:08
Mark Hughes bemoans first-half Queens Park Rangers display
Mark Hughes acknowledges that QPR's first-half display cost them a result against West Ham and admits it was not up to Premier League standard.
Oct 1, 22:48
Match Analysis: Queens Park Rangers 1-2 West Ham United
Sports Mole brings you an in-depth analysis of QPR's 2-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham this evening.
Oct 1, 22:37
Queens Park Rangers 1-2 West Ham United
West Ham record a 2-1 victory over 10-man Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road, leaving the hosts without a win in their first six Premier League outings.
Oct 1, 22:02
Samba Diakite: 'I'm not depressed'
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Samba Diakite denies reports that he is suffering with depression.
Sep 7, 16:20
Report: Queens Park Rangers midfielder Samba Diakite fighting depression
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Samba Diakite is fighting depression and is in France for his treatment, according to a report in the English press.
Sep 7, 01:44
Queens Park Rangers to sign 'one or two more' players
Bobby Zamora reveals that QPR are looking to sign 'one or two' more new players this summer.
Jul 22, 20:34
Shaun Derry to fight for place in Queens Park Rangers first team
Shaun Derry insists that he is determined to battle for his place in QPR's team/
Jul 14, 20:25
Tony Fernandes looking for more signings
Tony Fernandes targets more signings as Queens Park Rangers prepare for the new Premier League season.
Jul 9, 22:20
Marc Bircham expects more signings
Marc Bircham says that QPR will make more signings before the end of the season.
Jul 8, 06:52
Samba Diakite signs four-year Queens Park Rangers deal
Queens Park Rangers secure midfielder Samba Diakite on a permanent four-year deal.
Jun 27, 15:31
QPR clinch Samba Diakite deal?
Reports suggest that Queens Park Rangers are about to complete the signing of Samba Diakite.
Jun 4, 18:57
Preview: Chelsea vs. Queens Park Rangers
Chelsea will try to push towards a top-four spot in what could be a heated West London derby against Queens Park Rangers on Sunday.
Apr 27, 16:35
