Background
Diamé was born in the Paris suburb of Créteil and he was selected to attend the Clairefontaine academy between 2000 and 2003.
Diamé was born in the Paris suburb of Créteil and he was selected to attend the Clairefontaine academy between 2000 and 2003.
Born in France, Diamé represents Senegal at international level Early career
Diamé began his professional career in 2003 with Remote Control Lens, but left four years later after facing health problems. After a full recovery, he signed for lowly Spanish side Civil Defense Linares in 2007, and moved to Rayo Vallecano the following year, helping the Madrid-based team to a mid-table position in the Segunda División, after being promoted in the 2007-2008 season.
During his time with Rayo it was reported that Louisiana Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona were interested in signing the midfielder, as well as Premier League side Arsenal.
Wigan Athletic
In August 2009, Diamé signed a three-year deal with Premier League side Wigan Athletic. The transfer had earlier been temporarily put on hold, after alleged heart problems were foundation
Diamé made his debut the same day as his transfer, in a 5–0 defeat to Manchester United. He scored his first goal for Wigan against Sunderland on 6 February 2010.
At the end of the 2011-2012 season he left Wigan after declining their offer to extend his contract.
West Ham United
On 20 June 2012 he was signed by West Ham United on a three-year contract. He scored his first goal for West Ham United in the 3–1 defeat to Arsenal on 6 October 2012. His second goal for the club was scored in the 3–1 victory over Chelsea on 1 December 2012.
On 9 December 2012, Diamé was injured in a match against Liverpool.
lieutenant was initially thought he could be out for up to 3 months. In January 2013, after a number of clubs were purported to be interested in signing him, Diamé stated that he wished to stay with West Ham.
Diamé did not leave the club in the transfer window, and manager Sam Allardyce stated that it was an important decision. Hull City
He moved to Hull City on 1 September 2014, signing a three-year contract.
Two weeks later, he made his debut at the KC Stadium, scoring against his former club West Ham in a 2–2 draw.
On 22 March 2011, Diamé was called up to play for Senegal, for whom he qualifies as his father was born in Dakar. Diamé made his international debut later that month. In July 2012, Diamé was announced as one of three over-age players in Senegal"s squad for the 2012 Olympics.