Mahamadou Diarra

Mali · Defensive midfielder · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2004-2008

Wide-ranging ball-winner who anchored Lyon's dominant midfield

Nicknames Djilla

76.2OVR#560 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed70.8
  • Shooting60.8
  • Passing69.7
  • Ball Control73.0
  • Movement70.6
  • Football IQ78.0
  • Defending Skill83.2
  • Physical80.0
  • Mental85.3
  • Career69.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Interceptions88
  2. Selflessness88
  3. Determination88
  4. Tactical Discipline88
  5. Standing Tackle87
  6. Stamina87
  7. Defensive Positioning86
  8. Strength86
  9. Aggression86
  10. Anticipation85

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.8

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed61
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 60.8

  • Finishing60
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys58
  • Curve58
  • Penalties60
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity42
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 69.7

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 73.0

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession80
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks60
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 70.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind62
  • Attacking Positioning60
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 78.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity70

Defending Skill 83.2

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle87
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap70

Physical 80.0

  • Strength86
  • Stamina87
  • Agility73
  • Balance76
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression86

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 69.0

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements60
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
18 May 1981
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1998–2014
Prime
2004-2008

Club career

  • 1998–1999 OFI Crete
  • 1999–2002 Vitesse
  • 2002–2006 Olympique Lyonnais
  • 2006–2011 Real Madrid
  • 2011–2011 Monaco
  • 2012–2014 Fulham

Honours

League title · Ligue 1 Olympique Lyonnais 4

2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

2006–07, 2007–08

Supercopa de España 1

2008

Trophée des Champions 5

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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