Everything you need to know about Aston Villa record signing Moussa Diaby from his personal life to his key stats.
The Villa attacker moved to Birmingham in the summer of 2023 as part of the ongoing revolution in the West Midlands. Under the guidance of Unai Emery, Villa looks a substantial threat in all competitions and should qualify for the Champions League.
Diaby has been a fundamental component of this. Despite a slow start in Claret and Blue, the attacker has now found his feet at Villa Park to become a big threat in the Premier League.
His biggest goal yet came in the West Midlands derby against Wolves in March. The attacker smashed the ball into the top corner to give the hosts the lead in a 2-0 victory. With his form continuing to pick up, we analyse everything you need to know about the attacker.
How old is Moussa Diaby?
Born on July 7, 1999, at the time of writing Diaby is 24 years of age. This means he shares a birthday with Beetles legend Ringo Star and actor Jack Whitehall.
How tall is Moussa Diaby?
Diaby stands at 170cm. This is the equivalent of five feet and seven inches.
What nationality is he?
Born in Paris, Diaby has been a French international since 2021, picking up 11 caps for his country. Diaby also has a Malian heritage.
Who is his wife?
Diaby is married to entrepreneur hawa.dkt. She founded the fashion and clothing shop ishaya.fr.
How much did Aston Villa sign Moussa Diaby for?
Aston Villa broke their transfer record in July 2023 when they purchased Diaby for £51.9 million. The transfer beat Villa’s previous record signing, Emiliano Buendia by some distance with the winger already making a name for himself in Birmingham.
Where did he play before?
Diaby started his playing career off at PSG where he joined their academy at the age of 13. After a loan away to Crotone, the winger made his debut for the club in September 2018, where he scored a goal off the bench in a 4-0 victory over Saint-Etienne.
From here, he moved to Bayer Leverkusen in 2019 where Diaby truly made a name for himself. In his four years in Germany, the Frenchman netted 49 times for the club, averaging just over a goal every three games. His final season saw him score 14 times before he moved to Villa.
What is Moussa Diaby’s shirt number?
For Aston Villa, Diaby wears the number 19 shirt. This is the same number he used in his four years in Germany. This is to honour, the 19th Arrondissement of Paris, the area he grew up in as a child.
What are Moussa Diaby’s stats?
As of 10/04/24, Diaby has made 44 appearances for Villa in all competitions. This has seen the winger pick up eight goals and seven assists.
What is his net worth?
According to Salary Sport, Moussa Diaby is worth £15,488,200. Much of this will be down to his wage. At Aston Villa, Diaby is earning £130,000-a-week. This equates to £6.76 million a year.
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