Mohamed Diamé
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Mohamed Diamé, also known as Momo Diamé, (born 14 June 1987) is a French
-born Senegal
ese international footballer who plays for Wigan Athletic
in the Premier League, as a defensive midfielder.
, Diamé began his professional career in 2003 with RC Lens
, but left four years later after facing health problems. After a full recovery, he signed for lowly Spanish
side CD Linares
in 2007, and moved to Rayo Vallecano
the following year, helping the Madrid
-based team to a mid-table position in the Segunda División
, after being promoted in the 2007–08 season. During his time with Rayo it was reported that Spanish topflight
giants Real Madrid
and Barcelona
were interested in signing the midfielder, as well as Premier League side Arsenal
.
In August 2009, Diamé arranged a deal with Premier League side Wigan Athletic
, with the English club paying €
3.8 million to Rayo, in a deal which also involved defender
Antonio Amaya
. The transfer had earlier been temporarily put on hold, after alleged heart problems were found. Diamé made his debut the same day as his transfer, in a 5–0 defeat to Manchester United
. He scored his first goal for Wigan against Sunderland
on 6 February 2010. In May 2011, it was reported that Sevilla
were interested in signing the player.
, which he qualifies for through his father, who was born in Dakar
. Diamé made his international debut later that month.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
-born Senegal
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
ese international footballer who plays for Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
in the Premier League, as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
Born in CréteilCréteil
-Health:As of 1 January 2006, 27 pharmacies, about 60 dentists, about 60 general practitioners, 10 pediatricians, and a half-dozen ophthalmologists and dermatologists constitute the general medical staff of the city.Health facilities include:...
, Diamé began his professional career in 2003 with RC Lens
RC Lens
Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
, but left four years later after facing health problems. After a full recovery, he signed for lowly Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
side CD Linares
CD Linares
Club Deportivo Linares was a Spanish football team based in Linares, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1990 and dissolved in July of 2009, it played its last season in 2008–09, in Second Division B - Group 4...
in 2007, and moved to Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo, is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas...
the following year, helping the Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
-based team to a mid-table position in the Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
, after being promoted in the 2007–08 season. During his time with Rayo it was reported that Spanish topflight
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
giants Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
and Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
were interested in signing the midfielder, as well as Premier League side Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
.
In August 2009, Diamé arranged a deal with Premier League side Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
, with the English club paying €
Euro
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3.8 million to Rayo, in a deal which also involved defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
Antonio Amaya
Antonio Amaya
Antonio Amaya Carazo is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Betis as a central defender.-Early years / Rayo Vallecano:Born in the Spanish capital of Madrid, Amaya began his football career at local San Cristóbal de los Ángeles...
. The transfer had earlier been temporarily put on hold, after alleged heart problems were found. Diamé made his debut the same day as his transfer, in a 5–0 defeat to Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
. He scored his first goal for Wigan against Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
on 6 February 2010. In May 2011, it was reported that Sevilla
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
were interested in signing the player.
International career
On 22 March 2011, Diamé was called up to play for the Senegalese national sideSenegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
, which he qualifies for through his father, who was born in Dakar
Dakar
Dakar is the capital city and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city on the African mainland...
. Diamé made his international debut later that month.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic F.C. Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW... |
2009–10 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Wigan Athletic F.C. season The 2010–11 English football season is Wigan Athletic F.C.'s 33rd season in the Football League and their sixth consecutive season in the Premier League.-Pre-season:... |
36 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Wigan Athletic F.C. season The 2011–12 English football season is Wigan Athletic F.C.'s their seventh consecutive season in the Premier League. They will also compete in the Carling Cup and the FA Cup.-Pre season:-Premier League:-League Cup:-Captains:... |
12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | |
| Career total | 82 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 6 | |
External links
- Mohamed Diamé profile at the Wigan Athletic website