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My Take
Mahamadou Diarra represents a generation of Malian talent that proved African football belonged at the very top. Captaining his national side and anchoring midfields at the highest European level, he played the unglamorous role that wins matches: shielding the back line and dictating tempo. I have a soft spot for defensive midfielders, the players whose value never shows in highlight reels but is felt the moment they leave the pitch. His 183 cm frame and relentless work rate made him a coach's dream. To me, he is a model of selfless, understated excellence worth celebrating.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mahamadou Diarra
- Name (Japanese)
- マアマドゥ・ディアッラ
- Reading
- まあまどぅ・でぃあっら
- Born
- May 18, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Bamako, Mali
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mahamadou Diarra born?
Born May 18, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Mahamadou Diarra from?
Mahamadou Diarra is from Bamako, Mali.
What does Mahamadou Diarra do?
Mahamadou Diarra works as association football player.
How tall is Mahamadou Diarra?
Mahamadou Diarra is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.