[PAR] [TLE] Mahamadou Diarra [SEP] Mahamadou Diarra (born 18 May 1981) is Malian former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.  He was the captain of the Mali national team. [PAR] [TLE] Sidy Koné [SEP] Sidy Koné (born 6 June 1992, in Bamako), also known as Sidi Koné, is a Malian football player who currently plays free agent.  He plays as a defensive midfielder and has been compared to Malian national team captain Mahamadou Diarra by Lyon's special advisor Bernard Lacombe.
[PAR] [TLE] Mahamadou Diarra [ SEP ] Mahamadou Diarra ( born 18 May 1981 ) is Malian former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder . He was the captain of the Mali national team . [PAR] [TLE] Sidy Koné [ SEP ] Sidy Koné ( born 6 June 1992 , in Bamako ) , also known as Sidi Koné , is a Malian football player who currently plays free agent . He plays as a defensive midfielder and has been compared to Malian national team captain Mahamadou Diarra by Lyon 's special advisor Bernard Lacombe .
What position did the national team captain hold previously?
What position did the national team captain hold previously ?
defensive midfielder
defensive midfielder