About
Vassiriki Abou Diaby is a retired French professional footballer. A box-to-box midfielder adept at both attacking and defending, Diaby was praised for his athleticism and elusive style. His skills included dribbling past opponents and precise passing. Despite his talent, Diaby's career was significantly hampered by numerous recurring injuries, a problem that plagued him throughout his time playing professionally.
Career Timeline
Professional Debut
Made his professional debut in France, showing promise as a midfielder.
Arsenal Transfer
Transferred to Arsenal in the English Premier League, raising expectations.
Arsenal Promising Form
Showed promising form for Arsenal, before multiple injuries.
Injury Prone
Spent most of his time injured, limiting his playing time and impact at Arsenal.
Return to France
Returned to France to play for Marseille, hoping for a fresh start.
Retirement from Football
Retired from professional football due to persistent injuries.
Injury-Plagued Career
Remembered for his talent but also for his injury-plagued career, hindering his potential.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026