Lassana Diarra

France · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder, Right-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2007-2010

Dogged ball-winner who pressed relentlessly and escaped pressure cleanly

Nicknames Lass

76.0OVR#579 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed73.7
  • Shooting61.4
  • Passing75.6
  • Ball Control79.5
  • Movement71.2
  • Football IQ81.0
  • Defending Skill81.3
  • Physical76.6
  • Mental81.7
  • Career58.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Short Passing89
  2. Press Resistance88
  3. Stamina88
  4. Possession87
  5. Link-up Play86
  6. Standing Tackle86
  7. Recovery86
  8. Selflessness86
  9. Determination86
  10. Anticipation85

All 64 attributes

Speed 73.7

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration78
  • Dribbling Speed74
  • Top Speed with Ball72
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace78

Shooting 61.4

  • Finishing62
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys59
  • Curve67
  • Penalties61
  • Heading63
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity48
  • Acrobatics48

Passing 75.6

  • Short Passing89
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing63
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision77
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 79.5

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession87
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks72
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 71.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind62
  • Attacking Positioning63
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 81.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 81.3

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions85
  • Standing Tackle86
  • Sliding Tackle83
  • Offside Trap66

Physical 76.6

  • Strength73
  • Stamina88
  • Agility74
  • Balance80
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels64
  • Aggression84

Mental 81.7

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration82
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 58.4

  • Consistency74
  • Longevity62
  • Achievements53
  • Durability68
  • Loyalty35

Profile

Born
10 March 1985
Foot
Right
Career
2004–2019
Prime
2007-2010

Club career

  • 2004–2005 Le Havre
  • 2005–2007 Chelsea
  • 2007–2008 Arsenal
  • 2008–2009 Portsmouth
  • 2009–2012 Real Madrid
  • 2012–2013 Anzhi Makhachkala
  • 2013–2014 Lokomotiv Moscow
  • 2015–2016 Marseille
  • 2017–2018 Al Jazira
  • 2018–2019 Paris Saint-Germain

Honours

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2011–12

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 1

2018–19

FA Cup 2

2006–07, 2007–08

League Cup 1

2006–07

Copa del Rey 1

2010–11

Coupe de France 1

2017–18

Supercopa de España 1

2012

Trophée des Champions 1

2018

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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