Bambo Diaby

Bambo Diaby

Personal information
Full name	Bambo Diaby
Date of birth	Birth date -1st March 1966
Place of birth	Senegal
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Preston North End
Number	5
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls )
2017–2018	Sampdoria	0	(0)
2018–2019	K.A.S. Eupen	24	(1)
2019–2021	Barnsley	22	(0)
2021–	Preston North End	50	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bambo Diaby (born 17 February 1998) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Preston North End.

Early life

Bambo Diaby was born in Senegal. The details of his early life and education remain largely unpublicized.

Club career

Early Career

Diaby began his professional career in Europe with Italian club Sampdoria in 2017, although he did not make any first-team appearances. In 2018, he moved to Belgium to play for K.A.S. Eupen, where he made 24 appearances and scored one goal.

Barnsley

In 2019, Diaby signed with Barnsley in the EFL Championship. He played 22 matches for Barnsley but did not score any goals. His time at Barnsley was marked by a significant incident where he faced a ban due to a doping violation.

Preston North End

In 2021, Diaby joined Preston North End. As of the current season, he has made over 50 appearances and scored 2 goals, becoming a key player in the team's defense.

Playing style

Diaby is known for his physical presence, standing at 1.90 meters. His defensive skills, strength, and aerial ability are key attributes that define his role on the field.

Personal life

Details about Diaby's personal life are not widely known, as he maintains a private profile off the pitch.

Career statistics

As of 26 December 2023

Honours

• Individual awards and team achievements, if any, are not documented.