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| Lass Diarra |
Determined to become a football player, he joined Nantes' youth system as a child and later landed at Le Mans, with whom he played in the French Second Division. The most recent French side he played for was Le Havre (2003-05).
Chelsea took interest in Lass and signed him in 2005, making him the youngest player in club history. He won the Premiership and a Carling Cup with the Blues. He later moved to Arsenal, where he remained only half a season before joining Portsmouth, where he would immediately see more playing time and become one of the top players in the Premiership.
Diarra is strong, solid in defence and covers a large part of the pitch. He is excellent in the aerial game despite not being too tall and he is capable of scoring goals from a distance thanks to a powerful shot. His versatility allows him to play both as a midfielder and as a right back.
Data
- Place of Birth: Paris, France
- Date of Birth: 10/03/1986
- Position: Midfielder
- Weight: 73 kg
- Height: 172.2 cm
- Nationality: French
- La Liga (Spanish League): 2011/12
- Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup): 2010/11
- Spanish Super Cup: 2012
- Carling Cup: 2007
- FA Cup: 2007, 2008