| Name: | Samba Diakite |
| Nationality: | French |
| Date of Birth: | 24/01/1989 |
| Height: | 6' 1" (186cm) |
| Weight: | 12st 0lbs (76.0kg) |
| Previous | |
| Clubs: | Nancy |
| Position: | Midfielder |
Samba Diakite arrived at Loftus Road just days after making his international debut for Mali.
The 23 year-old was handed his first start for his country in their African Cup of Nations opener against Guinea.
The combative midfielder helped his national side to a 1-0 victory in Francevilla.
After playing in his homeland in the early part of his career, Diakite moved to French Club AS Nancy in 2007.
He made his debut towards the end of the 200910 campaign in a Coupe de France fixture against Plabennec, before going on to make 23 appearances the following season.
He featured in 15 Lique 1 fixtures for the French side this season before making the move to W12.
Season 2011 - 12
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League | 9 (0) | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| AS Nancy | ||||
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League | 13 (2) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career History: | ||||
| Club | Season | Comp. | Apps (as sub) |
Goals |
| Nancy | 2010 - 11 | League | 16 (7) | 0 |
| Nancy | 2009 - 10 | League | 2 (1) | 0 |
