Gaoussou Diakité is a Malian forward born in 2005. He moved from Guidars FC to Red Bull Salzburg in January 2024 on a contract through June 2028 and has also played for FC Liefering and Lausanne-Sport. Diakité was called into Mali's senior squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reflecting his rise through the Red Bull and Mali development pathway.