Yacouba Diarra
Malian footballer
Mali
Midfielder
Yacouba Diarra: profile
Yacouba Diarra (born 30 November 1988 in Bamako, Mali) is a former Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Diarra made the step into senior football with AS Korofina in 2007. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries since 2007. His most appearances came at AS Korofina (2007–2008), where he made 26 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 62 appearances and 17 goals.
At international level, Diarra represented Mali (2009–present).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 4: Mali, Tunisia, Egypt and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (17 in 62)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 83% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- CS Hammam-Lif (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abel Xavier, Max Gradel and Ayoube Amaimouni (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | AS Korofina |
Malian Première Division | 26 | 9 |
| 2008–2010 |  Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010 | ES Zarzis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010– | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2011 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 12 | 4 |
| 2012–2013 |  ENPPI SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 2012–2013 |  Al-Mu'aidar Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| 2013– | CS Hammam-Lif |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 62 | 17 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Mali |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Yacouba Diarra?
Yacouba Diarra was born on 30 November 1988, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Yacouba Diarra born?
Yacouba Diarra was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Yacouba Diarra play for?
Yacouba Diarra played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Yacouba Diarra played for?
Yacouba Diarra's recorded clubs are AS Korofina, Étoile Sportive du Sahel, ES Zarzis, ENPPI SC, Al-Mu'aidar Sports Club and CS Hammam-Lif.
How tall is Yacouba Diarra?
Yacouba Diarra is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Yacouba Diarra play?
Yacouba Diarra played as a midfielder.
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