Habib Diarra

SEN

• #21 • Center Midfielder

Habib Diarra

SEN

• #21 • Center Midfielder

Club

Sunderland

League

Premier League

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Creative Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 3, 2004 (22)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'10"

Weight

163 lb

National Team

Senegal

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

64.6

345/974

Impact score

7.4

37/974

Midfielder rank

34th

34/261

All rank

103rd

103/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

94th/253 MID

64.6

Shooting

78th/182 MID

63.5

Passing

118th/253 MID

68.3

On Ball Attacking

99th/241 MID

63.4

Duel

61st/238 MID

68.2

Ball Control

52nd/252 MID

69.2

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

172

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 31, 3:00pm UTC

Coventry City

Sunderland

The Coventry Building Society Arena • Peacock

News

Oct 16, 2026

Fit to play against Cherries

Diarra (hamstring) is fit and available for Sunday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth after resuming full team training, according to coach Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "They're training with the squad now, so they will be ready."

Analysis: Diarra has recovered from the hamstring injury he sustained against Fulham in August, which has kept him sidelined for an extended period. The midfielder recently returned to full training and was included in Sunderland's matchday squad for Thursday's 2-1 Europa League victory over SCU Torreense, although he remained an unused substitute. Coach Le Bris has emphasized the importance of managing his reintegration carefully, meaning Diarra could initially receive limited minutes as he rebuilds his match fitness. Having yet to make a Premier League start this season, the midfielder will be looking to establish himself in Sunderland's rotation following his recovery. His availability provides the Black Cats with additional midfield depth ahead of Sunday's trip to Bournemouth.

Oct 15, 2026

Unused sub Thursday

Diarra (hamstring) was an unused substitute in Thursday's 2-1 win over Torreense in the UEFA Europa League.

Analysis: Diarra was cleared to play but didn't come off the bench in Thursday as Sunderland mounted a 2-1 comeback win. The midfielder will look to return to action Sunday at Bournemouth.