Mouctar Diakhaby was born in VendΓ΄me, France, and came through Lyon’s academy, making his Ligue 1 debut in 2016. Valencia signed him in 2018.
He has become a long-serving centre-back at Mestalla, known for his height, physical strength and aerial ability. He won the Copa del Rey in 2019. Injuries have interrupted parts of his time in Spain, but he has remained an important figure in Valencia’s defence.
Diakhaby represented France at youth level before choosing Guinea, the country of his parents, at senior level.
Career in numbers
Diakhaby’s senior club career, which began in 2016/17, has so far brought 250 appearances and 18 goals for 2 clubs. The 2016/17 season, with 5 goals from 34 matches for Lyon, remains his highest tally. His busiest campaign was 2018/19, with 38 appearances. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.