Habib Diarra


Mouhamadou Habib Diarra is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Sunderland and the Senegal national team.

Club career

Strasbourg

A youth product of Mulhouse and Strasbourg, Diarra signed his first professional contract with Strasbourg on 18 August 2021. He made his professional debut with Strasbourg in a 5–1 Ligue 1 win over Saint-Étienne on 17 October 2021.
On July 21, 2022, Diarra extended his contract with Racing until June 2027.
On April 16, 2023, Diarra scored his first professional goal in Ligue 1 during the 31st matchday of the 2022–23 season, finding the net in the 71st minute against AC Ajaccio, less than ten minutes after coming on as a substitute.
On November 23, 2023, Strasbourg announced a one-year extension of Diarra's contract, which now runs until June 2028.

Sunderland

On 1 July 2025, Diarra moved to Premier League side Sunderland, signing a five-year contract.

International career

Born in Senegal, Diarra moved to France at a young age. He was a youth international for France, having represented the France U16s and U18s. In March 2024, Diarra accepted a call-up from Aliou Cissé, thereby transferring to Senegal.
He made his debut for the senior Senegal national team on 22 March 2024 in a friendly against Gabon.

Career statistics

Club

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako, Mali1–01–02025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
2Diamniadio Olympic Stadium, Diamniadio, Senegal1–02–02025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
3Diamniadio Olympic Stadium, Diamniadio, Senegal2–02–02025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
4City Ground, Nottingham, England2–13–1Friendly

Honours

Senegal