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Baba Diawara

b. 1988

Senegalese footballer

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About Baba Diawara

Born 1988. Baba Diawara is a Senegalese association football player.

Sevilla Diawara signed with Sevilla FC on 17 January 2012, penning a -year contract. He made his La Liga debut on the 29th, coming on as a substitute for JosĂ© Antonio Reyes late into the first half of a 2–1 loss at MĂĄlaga CF. His first goal came on 3 March, starting the first time due to Álvaro Negredo's injury and equalising in a 1–1 draw against AtlĂ©tico Madrid at the RamĂłn SĂĄnchez-PizjuĂĄn Stadium.

On 17 April 2012, Diawara scored the opening goal in the new National Stadium in Warsaw, during a friendly with local Legia Warsaw, adding another in a 2–0 win. He netted twice on 5 May as Sevilla won 5–2 in their final home match of the season, against Rayo Vallecano. In the following campaign he did not find the net in the league, featuring mainly from the bench.

In July 2013, Diawara was one of three Sevilla players deemed surplus to requirements by coach Unai Emery. On 19 August, he was loaned to fellow Spaniards Levante UD for the duration of 2013–14.

Adelaide United In February 2017, after one and a half seasons with former club Marítimo, Diawara joined Adelaide United FC in the Australian A-League. He scored three goals in only seven matches in his first season (five in all competitions), the first coming on 19 March in the 2–1 home defeat of Brisbane Roar FC.

Diawara agreed to a new two-year deal on 11 May 2017.

Mohun Bagan In December 2019, Diawara signed a one-year contract with India's Mohun Bagan AC. He scored his first I-League goal for his new team the following 19 January, heading home from a corner kick in the 65th minute to help the hosts defeat East Bengal FC 2–1.

Punjab Diawara joined Punjab FC of the same country and league on 1 February 2021. On his debut eight days later, he scored twice in a 2–1 away victory over Indian Arrows.

Career statistics

Honours Mohun Bagan I-League: 2019–20

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Also known as
Papa Babacar Diawara

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Baba Diawara?

Senegalese footballer

When was Baba Diawara born?

Baba Diawara was born on 5 January 1988 in Dakar.

What is Baba Diawara's occupation?

Baba Diawara is an association football player.

What nationality is Baba Diawara?

Baba Diawara is Senegalese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Baba Diawara

· Wikidata: Q923225

· DBpedia: Baba Diawara

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