Ibrahim Diakité
Country: Mali
Date of birth: 10/07/2008 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Mali
Height: —
Youth career: JMG Academy
Current club: JMG Academy
Squad number: —
Current national team: Mali U-17
Position: defensive midfielder, central midfielder
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (4/0)
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Tanguy Ndombele
Strengths:
– technique 
– ball control
– passing
– vision
– agility
– football IQ 
– movement
– tackling
– bravery
To improve:
– shows good athleticism, but with a smaller frame, he needs to focus on improving his physicality, particularly strengthening his upper body
– can occasionally be nonchalant and overambitious in his on-the-ball decisions, which can lead to risky turnovers in dangerous areas
– offers a low goal threat and lacks power in his shooting, which limits his impact in the final third
– aerial duels
Style of play:
– roaming playmaker
– mobile player who moves intelligently between the lines, constantly makes himself available, and often provides an additional passing option
– functions best in short-passing, possession-based systems where he can stay involved and add dynamism to the build-up play, seamlessly drifting between deeper and more advanced roles
– enjoys having the ball at his feet, showing comfort in possession and a desire to influence the game directly
– often drops deeper to receive the ball and helps progress play with his verticality and on-the-ball bravery
– plays with high intensity, constantly active and engaged on both sides of the ball
– skillful and progressive ball carrier, capable of advancing play with confidence and control
– navigates tight spaces comfortably thanks to his quick footwork and agility
– great at gliding past opponents with smooth dribbling, utilizing close touch and quick changes of direction to evade pressure
– positive and confident in his abilities, consistently playing with self-assurance and intent
– likes to push higher up the pitch, press opponents, and demonstrate his natural gegenpressing abilities
– exhibits an excellent work rate off the ball, constantly closing down opponents and tracking runners to regain possession
– although he doesn’t use it frequently, he’s able to operate quite comfortably with his weaker left foot
Diakité presses high, wins the ball back, and sparks a dangerous counter-attack with a quick pass.
Diakité drops deeper and injects tempo into the play with a superb switch to the wing.
Diakité drops deeper, reads the play well, spots his teammate’s run, and creates a good chance with a brilliant through ball.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
He is best suited to playing as:
Central midfielder in 4-2-3-1.
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Achievements:
2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations runner-up with Mali.
League summary (as of 16 May 2025):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Ibrahim Diakité is yet another promising talent from Mali’s exceptional youth talent pool. In April 2025, he represented his country at the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, where Mali claimed the silver medal and showcased a fantastic generation of players, including Issa Tounkara, Seydou Dembélé, Ndjicoura Raymond Bomba, Aboubacar Siriki Camara, Tiémoko Berthe, and Soumaila Fané.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8,5/10 
First team material in a top European league.
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