Ibrahim Diarra (footballer)
{{Short description|Malian footballer (born 2006)}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Ibrahim Diarra
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|12|12}}
| birth_place = Mali
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| position = Winger
| currentclub = Barcelona B
| clubnumber = 44
| years1 = 2022–2024 | clubs1 = Academie Africa Foot | caps1 = 25 | goals1 = 7
| years2 = 2024– | clubs2 = Barcelona B | caps2 = 0 | goals2 = 0
| medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's football}}
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{{Medal|Comp|FIFA U-17 World Cup}}
{{Medal|3rd|2023 Indonesia|}}
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Ibrahim Diarra (born 12 November 2006) is a Malian footballer who plays as a winger for Primera Federación team Barcelona Atlètic.
Early life
Diarra started playing football on the streets of Mali. After that, he caught the eye of scouts from Malian side Academie Africa Foot. He played for the club and received an education while playing for them.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dazn.com/es-ES/news/f%C3%BAtbol/quien-es-como-juega-ibrahim-diarra/5ab315j1vg1o17swv5n3c5e29|title=Quién es y cómo juega Ibrahim Diarra?|publisher=dazn.com}}
Career
Diarra has represented Mali internationally at youth level. He played for the Mali national under-17 football team at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.afriquefootball.com/article/ibrahim-diarra-prodige-du-football-malien|title=Ibrahim Diarra, prodige du football malien|publisher=afriquefootball.com}}
On November 20th, 2024 he joined Primera Federación team Barcelona Atlètic, until he trains with the first team when he turns 18.
On April 28 2025, Diarra scored twice and assisted once against Trabzonspor in the UEFA Youth League Final, helping his team win the title with a 4-1 victory.{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |date=2025-04-28 |title=UEFA Youth League final: Barcelona claim third title with win over Trabzonspor {{!}} UEFA Youth League |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/news/0298-1da17828f6a6-621ec70cb4b1-1000--uefa-youth-league-final-barcelona-claim-third-title-with-/ |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=read |first=GRAHAM DUNBAR·2 min |date=2025-04-28 |title=Barcelona targets European title hat trick after winning UEFA Youth League final |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/article/barcelona-targets-european-title-hat-180439290.html |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}
Style of play
Diarra mainly operates as a winger. He is known for his speed. He is left-footed.{{Cite web|url=https://www.footmercato.net/a1982223156476955297-mali-ibrahim-diarra-le-phenomene-du-mondial-u17-chipe-par-le-fc-barcelone|title=Ibrahim Diarra, le phénomène du Mondial|publisher=footmercato.net}}
Honours
Mali U17
- FIFA U-17 World Cup third place: 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/mens/u17worldcup/indonesia-2023/articles/argentina-mali-match-review-highlights#:~:text=Argentina%200%2D3%20Mali%20%7C%20Play,Play%2Doff%20for%20Third%20Place&text=Hamidou%20Makalou%20scored%20an%20incredible,U%2D17%20World%20Cup%E2%84%A2.|title=Argentina 0-3 Mali - Match review - FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023|website=FIFA.com|date=1 December 2023}}
Individual
- FIFA U-17 World Cup Silver Boot: 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/mens/u17worldcup/indonesia-2023/articles/u17-world-cup-2023-indonesia-awards-brunner-diarra-echeverri-amougou-ruberto-makalou|title=FIFA U-17 World Cup awards|website=FIFA.com|date=2 December 2023}}
Barcelona U19
References
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External links
- {{Soccerway|904445}}
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Category:Malian expatriate men's footballers
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain
Category:Malian expatriate sportspeople in Spain