Cheick Diabate, born on 21 January 2002 (age 24), is an English central defender whose senior career has been shaped mainly at St Johnstone. An imposing 6ft 4in (1.92m), he wears the number 3 shirt and has become a regular part of their back line.
His St Johnstone spell carries the substance of his career so far. Across two league seasons he has made 40 appearances and scored five goals, a decent return for a centre-half and a sign that he offers more than height at attacking set-pieces.
The 2025-26 season was his most productive, with four goals in 34 league appearances. In 2026-27, he has added six more league appearances and one goal, keeping him involved in the first-team picture.
Diabate’s profile remains straightforward: a tall English central defender whose career to date is defined by regular league football at St Johnstone.
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