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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Club

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Persik Kediri

References

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  1. ^ a b "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.
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