Souleymane Diaby
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Match-by-match stats
Souleymane Diaby 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Souleymane Diaby has appeared in 22 Super League matches this season, totalling 1,473 minutes at an average rating of 6.23. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.12 | 60 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.50 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 55 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.24 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.06 | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 85 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 70 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.40 | 42 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.37 | 66 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.12 | 67 |
Souleymane Diaby has taken 8 shots with 3 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 184 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Souleymane Diaby has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 246 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 625 | 38.20 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 475 | 29.00 | 37 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 2.02 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.12 | 40 |
| Backward passes | 113 | 6.90 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 109 | 6.66 | 54 |
Souleymane Diaby has completed 475 of 625 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.55 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 1.22 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 80 | 4.89 | 42 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 1.04 | 33 |
| Touches | 1061 | 64.80 | 61 |
| Possession lost | 225 | 13.75 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.61 | 48 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.67 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.67 | 75 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Souleymane Diaby completes 9 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 80 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 2.63 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 1.71 | 80 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.22 | 42 |
| Clearances | 65 | 3.97 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 89 | 5.44 | 87 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Souleymane Diaby makes 43 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 65 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.04 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 8.50 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 1.71 | 27 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Souleymane Diaby has committed 17 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.5 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly left back (14 appearances), also at left wing back (2) and left 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 18 | 1,028 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 28 | 1,935 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 47 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 30 | 1,992 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 54 | 6.70 |
About Souleymane Diaby
Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super League, Souleymane Diaby has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 22 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1473 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Souleymane Diaby has attempted 8 shots with 3 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Souleymane Diaby has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (45% success rate). Souleymane Diaby has contributed 6 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Souleymane Diaby has registered 43 tackles (28 won), 20 interceptions, and 65 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 475 from 625 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Souleymane Diaby has won 80 of 149 total duels.
Discipline
Souleymane Diaby has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 11.
About Souleymane Diaby
Souleymane Diaby is a 26-year-old defender playing for Winterthur in the Super League, representing Ivory Coast. Souleymane Diaby is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 8 October 1999.
Most recent appearance
Souleymane Diaby's most recent match was away at Grasshopper on December 5th. Winterthur lost 3-2. Souleymane Diaby played 67 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- August 5th0-3 lossvsLuzern(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 5th3-2 lossatGrasshopper(67 mins, rating 6.86)
- June 6th2-1 winvsLausanne Sport(60 mins, rating 6.43)
- April 6th2-2 drawvsZürich(44 mins, rating 7.06)
- August 31st5-3 lossatServette(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Winterthur
Souleymane Diaby currently plays alongside Souleymane Diaby, Théo Golliard, Lukas Mühl, Noah Brogli, Silvan Sidler, Pajtim Kasami, Fabian Rohner, Dario Ulrich, Stéphane Cueni, Nishan Burkart, Mirlind Kryeziu, Antonio Spagnoli, Tibault Citherlet, Carmine Chiappetta, Alexandre Jankewitz, Ledjan Sahitaj, Francis Momoh, Bafode Dansoko, Stefanos Kapino, Luca Zuffi, Elias Maluvunu, Roman Buess, Adrian Durrer, Remo Arnold and Basil Stillhart at Winterthur.