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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Good burst out of midfield when driving into space. (conf 0.7)
Decent straight-line pace for a central midfielder. (conf 0.6)
Comfortable turning under pressure in tight Ligue 1 midfields. (conf 0.65)
Covers ground box-to-box across 90 minutes consistently. (conf 0.7)
Control
Clean control allows him to keep tempo under pressure. (conf 0.65)
Can carry the ball through midfield lines but not a primary dribbler. (conf 0.6)
Strong frame lets him protect possession against pressing opponents. (conf 0.65)
Has a powerful shot from range developed at Strasbourg. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up play with sharp combination passing. (conf 0.65)
Can switch play but not a primary long-range distributor. (conf 0.55)
Occasional crosses from wide midfield roles but not a specialist. (conf 0.5)
Reads late runners well when arriving into the box. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Scored regularly for Strasbourg with well-timed box arrivals. (conf 0.6)
Generally sensible about when to shoot from midfield. (conf 0.55)
Times late runs into the box as a box-to-box eight. (conf 0.65)
Not a primary dead-ball taker but has a capable strike. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Physical presence helps him win a fair share of aerial duels. (conf 0.55)
Strong and combative in one-on-one midfield battles. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Energetic presser who closes down passing lanes quickly. (conf 0.65)
Wins the ball back effectively with well-timed tackles. (conf 0.6)
Still developing consistency in his defensive shape and discipline. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Handles the ball calmly even amid Premier League intensity. (conf 0.6)
Generally sound choices, still sharpening at a higher level. (conf 0.55)
Tireless box-to-box engine who covers every blade of grass. (conf 0.7)
Resilience
No major injury history of note through his career so far. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Young, athletic all-round midfielder with room to keep improving. (conf 0.65)
Rising name known within France and increasingly the Premier League. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Habib Diarra is a French box-to-box midfielder who made his name at Strasbourg with his energetic pressing, physical duels, and knack for arriving late into the box to score. He moved to Sunderland ahead of the 2025-26 season, bringing a blend of athleticism, ball-carrying, and two-way work rate to the Premier League. Still just 21, he combines a strong engine with a developing passing range and composure on the ball. His profile suits a modern, high-intensity midfield system that values both defensive graft and goal contributions from deep.
Came through the Strasbourg academy and became a regular first-team starter as a teenager.
Known for scoring important goals from midfield with well-timed late runs into the box.
Moved to Sunderland ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season.