Cheick Diabate, born on 21 January 2002 (age 24), is an English central defender whose senior profile has been built at St Johnstone. An imposing 6ft 4in (1.92m) centre-half, he has worn the number 3 shirt and been used primarily through the middle of the back line.
St Johnstone is where his career has taken shape. Across two league seasons he has made 34 appearances and scored four goals, with the 2025-26 campaign providing his clearest run of football: 34 league games, four goals, and four League Cup appearances.
There is not much need to dress it up. Diabate’s career to this point is essentially a St Johnstone story – a tall defender getting regular senior football and adding the odd goal from the back.
📈 Key stats and insights
Cheick Diabate made four League Cup appearances for St Johnstone in 2025-26
Cheick Diabate joined St Johnstone from Exeter City on a free transfer in July 2025
Cheick Diabate had a Bradford City loan from Exeter City in 2024-25
Cheick Diabate is 24 and plays as a central defender for St Johnstone
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