Kandet Diawara (born 10 February 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger for the French club Le Havre.
Club career
Diawara is a youth product of RC Lille Bois Blancs, Iris Club Lambersar, and Lens. He began his senior career with Lens' reserves in 2018, but was released by them in the summer of 2020 due to issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. He joined the Cypriot club POX FC in January 2021, where he also played for their reserves. He was then signed to APOEL FC on 9 August 2021, where he ended up making his professional debut. He joined Enosis Neon Paralimni on loan for the 2022–23 season. On 4 July 2023, he returned to France with newly promoted side Le Havre until 2026.
International career
Born in France, Diawara is Guinean by descent. He played for the France U18s in 2018 for a friendly competition. In February 2023, he opted to play for the Guinea national team.
Personal life
Diawara has a twin brother named Mouctar.