Bambo Diaby Diaby (born 17 December 1997) is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a centre-back for Spanish club Elche CF.
Club career Early career Diaby was born in Senegal, but moved to Mataró, Catalonia at the age of four and went on to represent clubs of the region as a youth. He made his first team debut for UE Cornellà on 15 May 2016, coming on as a substitute in a 0–1 Segunda División B home loss against CF Reus Deportiu.
In September 2016, Diaby joined Serie A club U.C. Sampdoria, returning to the youth setup. On 1 February 2017, he was loaned to Serie C side Mantova F.C. until June.
On 28 July 2017, Diaby agreed to a one-year loan deal with Girona FC, being immediately assigned to the reserves in the third division. He made his first team debut on 28 November, replacing Carles Planas in a 1–1 away draw against Levante UD, for the season's Copa del Rey.
Lokeren On 21 June 2018, Diaby agreed to a three-year contract with Belgian First Division A side KSC Lokeren.
Barnsley On 5 July 2019, Diaby signed for Barnsley on a four-year contract. On 21 January 2020, it was revealed that Diaby had failed a drugs test after a game against Blackburn Rovers on 23 November 2019. On 6 October 2020 Diaby was handed a two-year ban by the FA for testing positive for the banned substance higenamine and his contract with Barnsley was subsequently terminated.
Preston North End On 31 January 2022, Diaby joined EFL Championship club Preston North End on a short-term deal until the end of the 2021–22 season. The club entered discussions surrounding a new contract at the end of the season and on May 30 announced he had signed a new two-year deal.
Sheffield Wednesday On 2 August 2023, Diaby joined Championship side Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee. Diaby made his Sheffield Wednesday debut in the EFL Cup against Stockport County.
Elche On 22 August 2024, Diaby joined Elche for an undisclosed fee. A backup to starters David Affengruber and Pedro Bigas, he featured in 24 matches during the season as his side achieved promotion to La Liga.
Diaby made his debut in the Spanish top tier on 21 September 2025, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 home win over Oviedo. On 29 January 2026, after being rarely used, he was loaned to Granada until June.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCornellà2015–16Segunda División B1000000010Sampdoria2016–17Serie A00000000002017–18Serie A0000000000Total0000000000Mantova (loan)2016–17Lega Pro7000000070Peralada (loan)2017–18Segunda División B344000000344Girona (loan)2017–18La Liga0010001020Lokeren2018–19Belgian First Division A181100000191Barnsley2019–20EFL Championship211100000221Preston North End2021–22EFL Championship70000000702022–23EFL Championship170110000181Total240110000251Sheffield Wednesday2023–24EFL Championship3400010003502024–25EFL Championship0000100010Total340002000360Elche2024–25Segunda División220200000240Career total16166120001707
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