Mahamadou Diarra

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Rating

Life

1981

Clubs

SBV Vitesse, Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol

Editorial rank of 33 for Mali

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for ball winning, power and tactical presence. Biggest achievements: dominant Lyon Champions League-era run, Real Madrid titles, Mali captaincy.

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Around Diarra in the almanac

One rank above: Frédéric Kanouté at #3.

One rank below: Mohamed Sissoko at #5.

Mali's editorial top five: Salif Keita · Seydou Keita · Frédéric Kanouté · Mahamadou Diarra · Mohamed Sissoko.