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Late header rescues points Diakite scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Marseille. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd minute.

Impact Diakite rose above the Marseille defense late into the second half Saturday to head home an in-swinging ball from a free kick and level the match at one, earning Lille a draw. In addition to his goal scoring contribution, the central defender contributed two interceptions and two clearances to the defensive effort. Diakite is a crucial member of Lille's starting XI, having made 21 appearances (20 starts) over the combined Ligue 1 and Champions League campaigns.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four clearances on Friday Diakite recorded three tackles (two won), four clearances and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Monaco.

Impact Diakite made four clearances, the most by any player in the match. The 23-year-old attempted three tackles and won two of them. Diakite also made an interception.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks extension Diakite has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Lille, according to the club.

Impact Diakite has no plans of leaving Lille anytime soon, with the defender having inked an extension with the club until 2026. He has started in all three matches to begin this season and was a regular starter last season when fit, likely remaining in that role for the next few seasons. He is now on contract with the club until 2028.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Yedder nets hat trick to boost quest for Qatar

Wissam Ben Yedder scored a hat trick as fifth-place Monaco thrashed Nantes 4-1 to extend its winning streak to four games in the French league

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfers to Lille Diakite joined Lille from Toulouse on Friday. He's committed to a four-year contract with his new club.

Impact Diakite has only played for Toulouse and after helping the club get promoted back to Ligue 1, he'll move onto a bigger club. After the departure of Sven Botman, Diakite is a young defender capable of filling out the rotation and eventually starting regularly without skipping a beat.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE