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Diego Godin

Uruguayan

Personal Information

Full Name Diego Godin
Date of Birth February 16, 1986
Nationality Uruguayan
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Current Team(s)
Role Centre back

Diego Godin News

"The truth is that he has surprised me a lot" - Former Atleti star hails Real Madrid superstar ahead of Madrid derby this weekend
"The truth is that he has surprised me a lot" - Former Atleti star hails Real Madrid superstar ahead of Madrid derby this weekend
"Best version of him came out" - Diego Godin hails PSG superstar Lionel Messi's performances at 2022 FIFA World Cup
"Best version of him came out" - Diego Godin hails PSG superstar Lionel Messi's performances at 2022 FIFA World Cup
Uruguay national team pressurising Barcelona's Ronald Araujo over injury treatment: Reports
Uruguay national team pressurising Barcelona's Ronald Araujo over injury treatment: Reports
Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate prediction, preview, team news and more | Copa Libertadores 2022
Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate prediction, preview, team news and more | Copa Libertadores 2022
Atletico Mineiro vs Santos prediction, preview, team news and more | Brasileiro Serie A 2021-22
Atletico Mineiro vs Santos prediction, preview, team news and more | Brasileiro Serie A 2021-22

Diego Godin: A Brief Biography

Diego Roberto Godín Leal is a Uruguayan footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, and whose profile is that of a central defender. Godín started his professional career with C.A. Cerro at the age of 17. After his good performances, he was transferred to top division powerhouse Club Nacional de Football, where he quickly became captain due to his maturity and professionalism. In August 2007, Godín signed a five-year deal with La Liga side Villarreal CF, scoring in just his second game, a 2–3 away loss against CA Osasuna on 7 October. On 4 August 2010, after experiencing his best season at Villarreal – 36 games, three goals – Godín joined fellow first-divisionerAtlético Madrid on a five-year contract, for a fee beleived to be around €8 million. Aged just 19, Godín made his debut for Uruguay, in a friendly defeat against Mexico, in Guadalajara. He represented the nation at the 2007 Copa America.