Sory Ibrahim Diarra Explained

Sory Diarra
Fullname:Sory Ibrahim Diarra
Birth Date:28 February 2000
Birth Place:Ségou, Mali
Height:1.87m
Currentclub:Haugesund
Clubnumber:29
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Étoiles du Mandé
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Étoiles du Mandé
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:CO Bamako
Years3:2019–2020
Years4:2020–2023
Caps4:28
Goals4:16
Years5:2021
Caps5:9
Goals5:2
Years6:2023–
Caps6:51
Goals6:13
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:10 November 2024
Ntupdate:6 September 2024

Sory Ibrahim Diarra (born 28 February 2000) is a Malian footballer who plays as a striker for Eliteserien club FK Haugesund and the Mali national team.

Club career

Diarra came up through the academy of Étoiles du Mandé.[1]

Diarra joined European football through a transfer to Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț, but then joined Petrolul in 2020. Following a loan to Unirea Slobozia, he showed good form at Petrolul in 2021–22. Diarra became top goalscorer of the 2021–22 Liga II as Petrolul won the league. However, in the summer of 2022 Diarra travelled to Mali amid disagreements in the club.[2] In the winter of 2023, he signed for FK Haugesund in Norway.[3]

International career

Diarra made his debut for the Mali national team on 6 September 2024 in a Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mozambique at the Stade du 26 Mars.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Mali202410
Total10

Notes and References

  1. News: Tournoi International Etoiles Mandé : l'Académie du Mandé sacrée. 1 December 2018. Tangara, Yacouba. Planète Sports Mali. fr. 2 July 2023.
  2. News: Sorry, Sory! Fotbalistul dat dispărut de la Petrolul Ploiești. Ce a spus antrenorul "lupilor galbeni". 20 July 2022. Haugen, Espen Myklebust. Sport.ro. ro. 2 July 2023.
  3. News: Haugesund henter spiller fra Mali. 20 February 2023. Haugen, Espen Myklebust. VG. no. 2 July 2023.
  4. Web site: ESPN. Mali v Mozambique game report. 6 September 2024.