Diadié Samassékou
Mali
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D. Samassékou
Houston DynamoMidfielderDiadié Samassékou 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Diadié Samassékou has appeared in 19 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 788 minutes at an average rating of 5.26. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.20 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.11 | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.50 | 10 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.34 | 7 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 35 |
Diadié Samassékou has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 394 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 5th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Diadié Samassékou has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 263 minutes. Diadié Samassékou has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 315 | 36.00 | 21 |
| Accurate passes | 295 | 33.70 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 94.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.46 | 2 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.11 | 31 |
| Backward passes | 53 | 6.05 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 3.20 | 13 |
Diadié Samassékou has completed 295 of 315 passes at 94% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.11 | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.69 | 20 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 35 | 4.00 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.69 | 56 |
| Touches | 426 | 48.70 | 14 |
| Possession lost | 38 | 4.34 | 0 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.57 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.71 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.69 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 0.80 | 30 |
Diadié Samassékou completes 1 dribbles at a 17% success rate and wins 35 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.60 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.91 | 38 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.60 | 88 |
| Clearances | 12 | 1.37 | 63 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 4.00 | 37 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.11 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Diadié Samassékou makes 14 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.69 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 5 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 2.40 | 35 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Diadié Samassékou has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 8 | 298 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.87 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.64 |
 Europa League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 380 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 5.78 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 202 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 4 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 20 | 839 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 6.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 24 | 1,665 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 41 | 7.01 |
About Diadié Samassékou
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Diadié Samassékou has featured across 19 appearances (10 starts), totalling 788 minutes. Diadié Samassékou has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Diadié Samassékou has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (17% success rate). Diadié Samassékou has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Diadié Samassékou has registered 14 tackles (8 won), 14 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 295 from 315 pass attempts, a 94% pass accuracy rate. Diadié Samassékou has won 35 of 60 total duels.
Discipline
Diadié Samassékou has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 15.
About Diadié Samassékou
Diadié Samassékou is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer, representing Mali. Diadié Samassékou is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 11 January 1996.
Most recent appearance
Diadié Samassékou's most recent match was away at St. Louis City on November 17th. Houston Dynamo lost 2-1. Diadié Samassékou played 57 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- January 16th0-0 drawvsSJ Earthquakes(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 17th2-1 lossatSt. Louis City(57 mins, rating 6.73)
- November 23rd0-1 winatVancouver Whitecaps(15 mins, rating 6.56)
- September 16th1-0 winvsLA Galaxy(1 mins, rating 0)
- February 2nd0-2 winatNew England(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Diadié Samassékou and Houston Dynamo are next in action on February 4th against Charlotte in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Charlotte vs Houston Dynamo match preview.
Teammates at Houston Dynamo
Diadié Samassékou currently plays alongside Franco Negri, Logan Erb, Reese Miller, Agustín Bouzat, Héctor Herrera, Jimmy Maurer, Diadié Samassékou, Lucas Halter, Marcelo Saracchi, Lawrence Ennali, Matthew Arana, Blake Gillingham, Felipe Andrade, Mateusz Bogusz, Antônio Carlos, Artur, Jonathan Bond, Nick Markanich, Guilherme, Duane Holmes, Ibrahim Aliyu, Agustin Resch and Duncan McGuire at Houston Dynamo.