Ibrahim Diarra

Born December 12, 2006, Ibrahim Diarra is a Malian professional footballer who plays primarily as a winger for FC Barcelona’s reserve team, Barcelona Atlètic. He is known for his speed, left-footed ability, and has shown promise in his performances.

Early life and career: Diarra started his football journey playing on the streets of Mali before being scouted by the Academie Africa Foot. He developed his skills at the academy, where he also received an education.

Move to Barcelona: In November 2024, Diarra officially joined Barcelona Atlètic, the club’s reserve side. Barcelona had scouted him during the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia where he captained the Mali national under-17 team and helped them achieve a third-place finish. He impressed in the tournament, scoring five goals and assisting four. His talent was recognized by Barcelona well in advance of the tournament, with the club initiating his signing two years prior.

Playing style and potential: Diarra is primarily a winger, known for his speed and left-footed play. He possesses good technique, agility, and the ability to create scoring opportunities. He is also noted for his physicality and intelligent runs. While he is predominantly left-footed, improving his weaker foot is an area for development. He has shown versatility, capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or central midfielder in addition to his primary role on the wing.

UEFA Youth League: Diarra played a key role in Barcelona’s victory in the UEFA Youth League final in April 2025, scoring twice and providing an assist in their 4-1 win against Trabzonspor.

Copa del Rey Juvenil de Fútbol: He also won the Copa del Rey Juvenil de Fútbol in 2025 with Barcelona U19. International: He has represented Mali at youth level, including the U-17 World Cup.

Net Worth and Salary: Ibrahim Diarra has an estimated net worth of $50,000.

While he is a talented prospect who impressed at the U-17 World Cup and has started playing for the reserve team, specific details about his contract and wages are generally not disclosed for players at this level. Salaries for reserve team players typically vary based on their age, potential, and the terms of their contracts, which are not usually made public.