Diadié Samassékou
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Diadié Samassékou 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Diadié Samassékou has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 638 minutes at an average rating of 6.13. 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 | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 13 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.60 | 18 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.42 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 42 |
Diadié Samassékou has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 319 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 8th 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 213 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 228 | 32.20 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 217 | 30.60 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 95.0% | n/a | 100 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.42 | 3 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.14 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 4.80 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 2.82 | 11 |
Diadié Samassékou has completed 217 of 228 passes at 95% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.71 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Duels won | 27 | 3.81 | 31 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.56 | 43 |
| Touches | 316 | 44.60 | 7 |
| Possession lost | 25 | 3.53 | 0 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.56 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.83 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.42 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.85 | 20 |
Diadié Samassékou completes 0 dribbles and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 1.55 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.85 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.83 | 91 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.41 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 28 | 3.95 | 35 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 84 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Diadié Samassékou makes 11 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.71 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.54 | 44 |
| 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 5 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).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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34 yrs
33 yrsDiadié Samassékou previous seasons
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 12 appearances (8 starts), totalling 638 minutes. Diadié Samassékou has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Diadié Samassékou has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Diadié Samassékou has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Diadié Samassékou has registered 11 tackles (6 won), 13 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 217 from 228 pass attempts, a 95% pass accuracy rate. Diadié Samassékou has won 27 of 46 total duels.
Discipline
Diadié Samassékou has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 13.
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 LA Galaxy on December 16th. Houston Dynamo drew 1-1. Diadié Samassékou played 12 minutes with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- December 16th1-1 drawatLA Galaxy(12 mins, rating 6.62)
- July 25th1-0 winvsVancouver Whitecaps(34 mins, rating 6.49)
- June 19th3-0 lossatReal Salt Lake(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 12th1-4 winatLos Angeles FC(82 mins, rating 6.77)
- March 26th1-0 winvsColorado Rapids(90 mins, rating 6.76)
Next fixture
Diadié Samassékou and Houston Dynamo are next in action on January 1st against DC United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at Houston Dynamo
Diadié Samassékou currently plays alongside Ondrej Lingr, Agustín Bouzat, Blake Gillingham, Logan Erb, Diadié Samassékou, Exon Arzú, Franco Negri, Antônio Carlos, Reese Miller, Felipe Andrade, Lawrence Ennali, Nick Markanich, Erik Sviatchenko, Lucas Halter, Ezequiel Ponce, Jack McGlynn, Matthew Arana, Ibrahim Aliyu, Duane Holmes, Héctor Herrera, Mateusz Bogusz, Jonathan Bond, Guilherme, Artur, Jimmy Maurer, Sam Vines, Agustin Resch and Duncan McGuire at Houston Dynamo.