Bafodé Diakité - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€20.00M

Height

182cm

Weight

73kg

Nationality

France

Next League Match

PSG vs Lille (A)

01 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

19.8%

3+ Goals:

13.4%

Clean Sheet:

10.0%

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Bafodé Diakité Scout Report

In analysing Bafodé Diakité's standout season with Lille, his profile as a formidable centre back shines through effortlessly. Diakité's style of play is underscored by his exceptional ball retention and progressive carrying abilities, placing him among the league's elite for these attributes. His ability to maintain possession and move the ball effectively up the pitch is a real asset in modern football. Even more notable is his aerial dominance; winning aerial battles as frequently as he does makes him a towering presence in defence. However, Diakité's tendency to allow opponents to slip through can occasionally leave gaps in his defensive line, as suggested by a lower interception rate. While not a prolific ball-winner, his adeptness at retaining and distributing possession brings a calming influence to the Lille backline. Although he spends the majority of his time in the midfield third, he isn't frequently impactful in the attacking sense, which is unsurprising given his role. There’s plenty to admire about Diakité’s blend of physical presence and technical proficiency, coupled with his potential for further growth in Ligue 1.

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Bafodé Diakité Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Bafodé Diakité took 12 shots, scoring 3 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.88, averaging 0.16 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 1 goals from 1 shots. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.38 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 2 shots. A 50.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 9 headed attempts. A 11.11% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.