Cheick Diabate, born on 21 January 2002 (age 24), is an English central defender whose senior career is already shaped mainly by his spell at St Johnstone. A commanding 6ft 4in (1.92m) presence, he wears the number 3 shirt and has become a regular part of their first team rather than a fringe name passing through.
The 2025-2026 season has been the substance of his St Johnstone profile so far. He has made 34 league appearances in the Championship and scored four goals, a useful return for a centre-half and his most productive campaign to date.
Diabate remains a first-team regular at St Johnstone, with 34 league appearances and four goals across his time there. At this stage, his career is straightforward: a tall central defender establishing himself through steady football in Perth.
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