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Born on May 18, 1981 in Bamako, Mali, Mahamadou Diarra is an association football player. As of 2026, Mahamadou Diarra is 45 years old. The listed height is 183 cm.
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.
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- 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)
- Origin
- Bamako, Mali
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mahamadou Diarra born?
Mahamadou Diarra was born on May 18, 1981 and is 45 years old.
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 tall.
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