Usman Diarra

Aidil Usman Diarra (born 31 January 1998) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 2 club Kalteng Putra.

Usman Diarra

Personal information
Full name	Aidil Usman Diarra
Date of birth	(1998-01-31) 31 January 1998 (age 26)[1]
Place of birth	Jakarta, Indonesia
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Kalteng Putra
Number	45
Youth career
0000–2016	Villa 2000
2017–2018	Bhayangkara
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018	Persikabo Bogor	0	(0)
2018–2019	Persik Kediri	26	(3)
2020–2021	Persikota Tangerang	5	(0)
2021	PSKC Cimahi	3	(0)
2021–2022	Kalteng Putra	4	(0)
2022–2023	Nusantara United	4	(0)
2023	Hang Yuan	4	(0)
2023	Bhayangkara	2	(0)
2023–	Kalteng Putra	4	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 February 2024

Club career

Diarra was born in Jakarta on 31 January 1998, he was dubbed the 2020 Indonesian wonderkid after successfully bringing Persik Kediri to win 2018 Liga 3. He is a multifunctional player, can play as a midfielder, winger, second striker and also striker.^[1] In August 2020, he joined Persikota Tangerang.^[2]

PSKC Cimahi

In July 2021, Diarra joined Liga 2 club PSKC Cimahi.^[3] Diarra made his league debut on 27 September 2021 in a match against Perserang Serang at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium.^[4] He contributed with 3 league appearances and without scoring during with PSKC Cimahi.

Kalteng Putra

He was signed for other Liga 2 club Kalteng Putra to play in the rest of the 2021–22 season. Diarra made his club debut on 10 November 2021 as a starter in a match against Persewar Waropen at the Batakan Stadium, Balikpapan.^[5] In a match against Mitra Kukar on 25 November, he played the full 90 minutes for the first time in a 0–1 lose.^[6]

Nusantara United

He was signed for other Liga 2 club Nusantara United to play in the 2022–23 season.^[7] Diarra made his club debut on 30 August 2022 as a substitutes in a match against Persipa Pati.^[8] Diarra only played 4 times for the club because Liga 2 was decided to stop halfway and has not been rolled back until now.^[9]

Hang Yuan

In February 2023, he went abroad for the first time and signed a contract with Taiwan Football Premier League side Hang Yuan.^[10][11] Diarra made his league debut on 19 April 2023 as a substituted Gerardo Rabre in a 1–1 draw over Taipei Deva Dragons.^[12] He also became the first Indonesian player to play in a Taiwanese professional league when he appeared for Hang Yuan in a Taiwan Football Premier League.^[13] Four days later, he picked up his first win with Hang Yuan in his second appearances in a 1–2 away win over AC Taipei.^[14]

Personal life

Diarra was born in Jakarta. He has Malian descent from his father, Ibrahim Diarra is Malian, while his mother, Sapta Darlis is Indonesian Minang.^[15] His parents decided to separate. His father chose to return to Mali. After that, Diarra decided to return to Solok. He lives in his mother's homeland, West Sumatra.^[16]

Honours

Club

Persik Kediri

• Liga 3: 2018^[17]

References

1. "Profile: Usman Diarra". kpopsquad.com. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
2. "Aidil Usman Diarra, Penyerang Berdarah Minang dan Mali Siap Bangkit Bersama Persikota". skor.id. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
3. "Tiga Anak Minang Mengadu Nasib di PSKC Cimahi, Sabar Menunggu Liga 2 2021 dalam Ketidakpastian" (in Indonesian). prokabar.com. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
4. "Perserang Serang 2–1 PSKC Cimahi" (in Indonesian). Soccerway. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
5. "Bermain Sepuluh Pemain, Persewar Kalahkan Kalteng Putra 3-1" (in Indonesian). Papua Global. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
6. "Hasil Kalteng Putra vs Mitra Kukar: Naga Mekes Kuasai Derbi Kalimantan" (in Indonesian). Sindonews. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
7. "Selamat Bergabung Di Perantauan Baru, Usman Diarra" (in Indonesian). Instagram. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
8. "Persipa Pati raih poin penuh lawan Nusantara United FC 2-1" (in Indonesian). Antara News. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
9. "Dampak Liga 2 Berhenti, Pemain Minang Berdarah Afrika Usman Diarra Gabung Klub Taiwan Hang Yuan FC" (in Indonesian). Buddyku.com. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
10. "Pemain Indonesia Aidil Usman Diarra Resmi Gabung Klub Liga Taiwan, Langganan Tampil di AFC Cup" (in Indonesian). Okezone. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
11. "Profil Aidil Usman Diarra, Pemain Nusantara United FC Keturunan Mali Resmi Gabung Klub Taiwan" (in Indonesian). bolatimes.com. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
12. "Debut di Taiwan, Striker Minang Keturunan Mali Bawa Klub Langganan AFC Cup Raih Poin" (in Indonesian). www.indosport.com. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
13. "Usman Diarra dari Indonesia Sukses Buat Sejarah di Liga Taiwan" (in Indonesian). skor.id. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
14. "Usman Diarra Rasakan Kemenangan Pertama di Liga Taiwan 2023" (in Indonesian). skor.id. 23 April 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
15. "Profil Aidil Usman Diarra, Pemain Liga Dua yang Gabung Klub Luar Negeri: Umur, Agama dan Perjalanan Karir". www.mengerti.id. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
16. "CERITA LEBARAN: Momen Idulfitri Usman Diarra Akhirnya Bersua Ayahnya setelah 10 Tahun Pisah". www.skor.id. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
17. "Persik Kediri Juara Liga 3 2018". Retrieved 31 December 2018.

External links

• Usman Diarra at Instagram
• Usman Diarra at Soccerway
• Usman Diarra at Liga Indonesia