Salim Diakité (born 3 June 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem, on loan from club Palermo. Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team.
Club career Eraly career In 2018, Diakité joined the youth academy of Portuguese top flight side Rio Ave.
Olympia Agnonese In 2019, he signed for Olympia Agnonese in the Italian fourth division from French fourth division club Mantois.
Teramo In 2020, he signed for Teramo in the Italian third division.
Ternana In 2021, he joined Serie B side Ternana.
Palermo On 25 January 2024, Diakité signed a 4.5-year contract with Palermo. On 10 May 2024, he made his debut goal for Palermo against Südtirol. On 2 February 2026, Diakité was loaned by Juve Stabia.
On 17 August 2026, Diakité moved on a new loan to Zulte Waregem in the Belgian top tier, with an option to buy.
International career Born in France, Diakité is of Malian descent. He made his debut for the Mali national team on 11 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Madagascar at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. He started the game and played 88 minutes in a scoreless draw.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMantois2018–19Championnat National 210——10Olympia Agnonese2019–20Serie D24010—250Teramo2020–21Serie C26020—280Ternana2021–22Serie B19010102102022–23Serie B32000—3202023–24Serie B19310—203Total7032010733Palermo2023–24Serie B15110321932024–25Serie B32110—3312025–26Serie B2010—30Total4923032554Career total170580401827
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMali202450202530Total80
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