Thursday, August 11, 2011

Squad: Lass Diarra (23)

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: 03/10/1986
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Weight: 73 kg
  • Height: 172.2 cm
  • Nationality: French
Honours
  • Copa del Rey: 2011
  • Carling Cup: 2007
  • FA Cup: 2007, 2008

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