Abou Diaby

Vassiriki Abou Diaby (born 11 May 1986), known as Abou Diaby, is a French former professional footballer. He played primarily in a box to box role, adept at both attacking and defending. 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 hampered by numerous repetitive injuries, a problem that existed from his time in France.
His physical appearance and positional preference evoked comparisons to Arsenal legend and compatriot Patrick Vieira.