Modibo Diakite
Born: March 2, 1987 (age 37)
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Hometown: Bourg-la-Reine, France
Nationality: 
French
FrenchPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2004-2006 | Pescara |
| 2006 | Lazio | |
| Senior | 2005-2006 | Pescara |
| 2006-2013 | Lazio | |
| 2013-2014 | Sunderland | |
| → 2014 | Fiorentina (loan) | |
| 2014-2015 | Deportivo La Coruna | |
| 2015 | Cagliari | |
Sports Mole has 50 articles about Modibo Diakite. Articles 1 to 40:
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.
Dec 6, 16:10
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.
Nov 22, 20:34
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.
Nov 8, 15:58
Fiorentina cruise to win over Frosinone
Fiorentina score four first-half goals to set up a 4-1 win over Frosinone in Serie A.
Nov 1, 13:26
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.
Sep 12, 17:54
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.
Apr 29, 21:49
Preview: Cagliari vs. Napoli
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Serie A clash between Napoli and Cagliari.
Apr 17, 19:00
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.
Apr 4, 15:59
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.
Mar 14, 21:40
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.
Nov 30, 14:13
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.
Nov 30, 13:22
Atletico Madrid see off Deportivo La Coruna
Atletico Madrid get the better of Deportivo La Coruna to move up to second in La Liga.
Nov 30, 12:50
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.
Nov 30, 10:30
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.
Sep 1, 14:01
Sunderland's Modibo Diakite wanted by 10 clubs
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet reveals that 10 clubs are chasing defender Modibo Diakite.
Aug 26, 08:58
Agent: 'Modibo Diakite interested in Fiorentina move'
Modibo Diakite would be interested in returning to Fiorentina next season, according to his agent.
May 15, 05:22
Team News: Fiorentina make three changes
Fiorentina make three changes to their starting lineup for this evening's Serie A match against Bologna.
Apr 26, 16:27
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.
Mar 30, 13:41
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.
Feb 24, 19:56
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.
Feb 7, 20:30
Two depart Sunderland on loan
Sunderland sanction the loan departures of Modibo Diakite and Duncan Watmore to Fiorentina and Hibernian respectively.
Jan 31, 13:22
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.
Jan 28, 16:00
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.
Jan 1, 00:53
Match Analysis: Everton 0-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look back over Sunderland's 1-0 victory away at Everton.
Dec 26, 17:15
Aaron Ramsey helps Arsenal win at Sunderland
Aaron Ramsey scores twice as Arsenal beat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.
Sep 14, 17:15
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.
Sep 14, 15:52
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.
Aug 24, 16:51
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.
Aug 24, 14:15
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.
Jul 30, 08:57
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.
Jul 24, 09:54
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.
Jul 23, 00:08
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.
Jul 15, 08:33
Sunderland agree £5m Tom Huddlestone fee
Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur reach a £5m agreement for England international Tom Huddlestone.
Jul 13, 05:33
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.
Jul 4, 20:31
Carlos Cuellar ready to take on Sunderland fitness challenge
Carlos Cuellar believes that Sunderland will benefit from intense training sessions during pre-season.
Jul 2, 09:18
Sunderland confirm capture of Modibo Diakite on three-year deal
Sunderland announce the capture of defender Modibo Diakite on a three-year contract.
Jul 1, 11:19
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.
Jun 29, 12:23
Agent: 'Sunderland make offer for Lucas Orban'
Argentine defender Lucas Orban is considering an offer from Sunderland, according to his agent.
Jun 18, 22:15
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.
Jun 17, 10:08
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.
Jun 11, 23:20
