Alou Diarra

French footballer and World Cup player

Alou Diarra - French footballer and World Cup player
Born

July 15th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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A professional footballer with a robust career, primarily played as a midfielder. Played for clubs including Sochaux, Liverpool, and Marseille. Represented the French national team, participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and earning multiple caps in international competitions.

Competed in the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Won Ligue 1 with Marseille in 2010

Won the UEFA Europa League with Bordeaux in 1996

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