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Habib Diarra
Central Midfield / Senegal
Central Midfield
22
Senegal
€35.0M
Profile
Key strength: Work rate
Box-to-box midfielder
Sitting 13th in the Championship after a mixed run of form (LLWWL), Sunderland AFC are looking to Habib Diarra to ignite their promotion push. The 22-year-old Senegalese international has become a mainstay in the Black Cats' midfield, racking up 1,083 minutes across 14 appearances this season with an impressive return of 3 goals and 1 assist. Arriving with a hefty €32 million valuation, Diarra has quickly justified the investment with his relentless box-to-box energy and technical quality. His ability to progress the ball through the lines while contributing decisively in the final third makes him a rare commodity in the Championship. Operating alongside experienced heads like Granit Xhaka and defensive anchor Dan Ballard, Diarra's work rate drives Sunderland's midfield engine. As the Stadium of Light faithful search for signs of a playoff push, their dynamic young Senegalese midfielder—armed with 75-rated quality and untapped potential—may hold the key to unlocking their season.