Habib Diarra
SUN
CM
Creative Playmaker
Jan 3, 2004 (22)
Right
5'10"
163 lb
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2025/2026 Premier League
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Opens scoring
Diarra scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Belgium.
Analysis: Diarra opened the scoring for Senegal with a well‑taken finish to give his side a 1-0 lead, but after he was substituted in the 73rd minute, Belgium struck back with three goals to bring his World Cup campaign to an abrupt end. Despite the loss, he made a meaningful impact across the tournament, earning back‑to‑back starts after initially coming off the bench against France and not featuring versus Norway, scoring in two consecutive matches while producing four shots and winning six duels, showing he could contribute effectively both as a substitute and in the starting lineup.
Breaks deadlock in win
Diarra scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 5-0 win versus Iraq.
Analysis: Diarra found the back of the net in the early stages of the first half with a header following a corner kick. The Sunderland playmaker made his first start of the World Cup campaign and looked impressive as a creative hub in the middle of the park, although to be fair, he was facing one of the weakest sides in the tournament. Diarra could have earned more playing time if Senegal advance to the knockout stages, but he'll compete with Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gueye and Lamine Camara for minutes, so it won't be easy.
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