Abou Diaby is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born on May 11, 1986, in Paris, France. He began his professional career with Auxerre before joining Arsenal in 2006. During his time at the club, he made over 150 appearances and won the FA Cup in the 2013–14 season. In 2015, Diaby signed for Marseille, where he later ended his professional playing career. At international level, he represented the France national team and earned multiple caps.