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Vassiriki Abou Diaby is a French former professional footballer. He played primarily in a box to box role, adept at both attacking and defending, and was described as a player who was "languid, elusive, and athletic" that could either "dribble past opponents or slip passes to team-mates". Of Ivorian descent, Diaby also possessed "superb touch" and "excellent close control". Diaby's career was hamp…
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Born 11 May 1986 · Q1943
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I am bringing an end to my professional career. It is the right time. For a number of years it has been difficult for me to return, with a lot of physical problems. It is a difficult decision but I have thought a lot about my decision and I am at ease with it. After Marseille, I gave myself a year to come back but it was harder than I thought, and I have decided to stop.
Runner-up: Football League Cup with Arsenal (2006–07).
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“I am bringing an end to my professional career. It is the right time. For a number of years it has been difficult for me to return, with a lot of physical problems. It is a difficult decision but I have thought a lot about my decision and I am at ease with it. After Marseille, I gave myself a year to come back but it was harder than I thought, and I have decided to stop.”
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Played for Olympique de Marseille (2015–2017) — 5 appearances, 0 goals.
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Following persistent injury problems, Diaby signed for French Ligue 1 side Marseille
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Wenger echoed Diaby's sentiments, stating, "I believe Vieira was more of a passer of the ball
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Runner-up: Football League Cup with Arsenal (2006–07).
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Played for France men's national association football team (2007–2012) — 16 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for Arsenal F.C. (2006–2015) — 180 appearances, 19 goals.
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Played for France national under-21 association football team (2006–2007) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won: UEFA European Under-19 Championship with France U19 (2005).
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Played for France national under-19 association football team (2004–2005) — 12 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for AJ Auxerre (2004–2006) — 10 appearances, 1 goals.
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Was selected to attend the INF Clairefontaine academy
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He is the son of a long-distance truck driver and developed an interest into the sport of football after becoming fascinated by several players who played on the 1998 FIFA World Cup-winning team, most notably midfield stalwart Patrick Vieira, whom Diaby describes as "a monument to French football".
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Born 1986-05-11.
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