Biography
Who is Oumar Diakité?
Early football career
Oumar Diakité began his professional path by signing with Red Bull Salzburg on January 12, 2022, after moving from ASEC Mimosas. Shortly after joining the Austrian club, he went on loan to their farm team, Liefering. He made his professional debut in a league match against SKN St. Pölten on February 20. His first goal followed shortly after, coming in a match against SK Rapid Wien II on April 3.
He continued his development in European football through various loan moves and permanent transfers. By June 21, 2023, he signed a contract with the French Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims. This agreement spanned five years, marking a significant step in his professional development within a major European league.
Playing for Reims and Cercle Brugge
During his time with Stade de Reims, Oumar scored his first goal for the team on September 3, 2023, in a match against FC Metz that ended in a 2-2 draw. On March 10, 2024, he scored an equalizing goal against Paris Saint-Germain, which helped secure a 2-2 result. Supporters of the club voted him the Player of the Match for that performance.
On September 5, 2025, he moved to the Belgian Pro League to play for Cercle Brugge on a one-year loan deal. This arrangement included an option for a permanent transfer. Later, on September 2, 2026, he joined the Austrian Bundesliga side SK Sturm Graz on a loan agreement intended to cover the 2026-27 season.
International experience with Ivory Coast
Oumar received his first call-up to the Ivory Coast national team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches in June 2022, though he was withdrawn due to a minor injury. He eventually made his debut for the national side on September 9, 2023, in a match against Lesotho that resulted in a 1-0 victory.
In December 2023, he was selected for the 27-man squad to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations hosted in his home country. He played a key role in the quarter-final match against Mali, scoring the winning goal during stoppage time of extra time to secure a 2-1 victory. While this goal advanced Ivory Coast to the semi-finals, he missed that subsequent match because he received a second yellow card during his celebration.
Personal life and achievements
Oumar Diakité was born on December 20, 2003, in Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire. Standing 182 centimeters tall, he plays as a forward in professional football. His career achievements include earning a runner-up position in the Coupe de France during the 2024-25 season with Reims. Also, he was part of the Ivory Coast squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.
Birthday and age
Oumar Diakité was born on December 20, 2003, which makes Oumar 22 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Oumar shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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