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