No. 2
Abou
Squad Number: 2
Name: Vassiriki Abou Diaby (Abou Diaby)
DOB: May 11th 1986
Born: Paris, France
Nationality: French
Previous Clubs: Auxerre
Position: Midfielder
Signed: January 13th 2006
Debut: January 21st 2006 vs Everton (FA Premier League)
Appearances: 16(5)
Goals: 1
International Appearances: 0
International Goals: 0
Best Arsenal Moment: Scoring his first goal for Arsenal in the 5-0 demolishing of Aston Villa.
Any Other Information: Diaby is known more commonly by his middle name ‘Abou` and has been touted as the long term replacement for Patrick Vieira. Diaby turned down overtures from Chelsea to sign for Arsenal for a reported £2 million fee in 2006.