Name: Diafra Sakho

Full name: Diafra Sakho

Date of birth: 24 December 1989

Place of birth: Guédiawaye, Senegal

Nationality: Senegalese

Position: Forward / Striker

Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career (selected):

• 2008–2010: US Gorée (Senegal)
• 2010–2012: Fénix (Uruguay) — brief period before moving to France
• 2012–2016: FC Metz (France) — breakout seasons, key goals helping promotion
• 2016–2019: West Ham United (England) — Premier League; notable debut and several important goals
• 2018–2019: Loan to Stade Rennais (Rennes, France)
• 2019–2020: AEK Athens (Greece)
• 2021–2022: Quevilly-Rouen (France)
• Subsequent clubs included moves in lower divisions and free-agent periods

International career (Senegal):

• Made senior debut for Senegal in 2014
• Earned multiple caps and scored several goals for the national team
• Part of squads for African Cup of Nations qualification and friendlies; not a regular starter in major tournaments

Playing style and strengths:

• Powerful, physical center-forward with strong aerial ability
• Good at holding up the ball and finishing inside the box
• Effective as a target man and on counter-attacks

Notable achievements:

• Important contributor to FC Metz’s promotion back to Ligue 1
• Scored on his debut for West Ham United and netted key Premier League goals

Injuries and later career:

• Career affected at times by injuries, which limited continuity especially during his West Ham spell
• Moved between clubs in later years and had periods out of top-flight football

Summary: Diafra Sakho is a Senegalese striker known for his physical presence and goal-scoring contributions, particularly during his time at FC Metz and in spells in England and France. He represented Senegal at senior international level and had a professional career across several countries.