Career
Diawara began his career at Havre Air Corps first two seasons in Ligue 1 before the club was relegated. lieutenant remains to Le Havre until 2003, before signing the Football Club. On November 19, 2002, he made his debut with the Senegalese national team against South Africa in a friendly match.
In 2006, he was transferred to Charlton Athletic. The following year he joined to strengthen the central defense with Marc Planus.
Diawara was dropped from the Senegal squad in August 2006, ahead of their friendly with Côte d"Ivoire, due to a breach of discipline.
In July 2009, he signed a four-year contract with Olympique de, with the transfer fee estimated at 7 million euros.