Diego Godín

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Diego Godín
Diego Godin 2011.jpg
Godín training with the Uruguayan national team
Personal information
Full name Diego Roberto Godín Leal
Date of birth 16 February 1986 (1986-02-16) (age 26)
Place of birth Rosario, Uruguay
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Centre back
Club information
Current club Atlético Madrid
Number 2
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003–2006 Cerro 63 (6)
2006–2007 Nacional 26 (0)
2007–2010 Villarreal 91 (4)
2010– Atlético Madrid 35 (0)
National team‡
2005– Uruguay 47 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 January 2012.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 24 July 2011
This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Godín and the second or maternal family name is Leal.

Diego Roberto Godín Leal (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈdjeɣo ɣoˈðin]; born 16 February 1986 in Rosario) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, as a central defender.

A fast and composed defender, he combines physical presence with an ability to play the ball comfortably from behind.

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[edit] Club career

[edit] Early years / Villarreal

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,[1] scoring in just his second game, a 2–3 away loss against CA Osasuna on 7 October,[2] and participating with 24 matches in the club's best-league placement ever (second). He consolidated his starting position in the subsequent seasons, mostly partnering Argentine Gonzalo Rodríguez in the heart of the back four.

[edit] Atlético Madrid

On 4 August 2010, after experiencing his best season at Villarreal - 36 games, three goals - Godín joined fellow first-divisioner Atlético Madrid on a five-year contract, after the two clubs agreed an initial fee believed to be around €8 million (or £6.6 million).[3] He made his official debut for the Colchoneros on the 27th, playing the entire 2–0 win against F.C. Internazionale Milano for the season's UEFA Super Cup.

[edit] International career

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 América.

Godín was selected for the squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, starting in the opener against France (0–0), in Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, and playing in a further four matches for the eventual semifinalists.

[edit] International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 27 May 2006 Stadion Crvena Zvezda, Belgrade, Serbia  Serbia and Montenegro 1–1 1–1 Friendly
2. 16 August 2006 Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt  Egypt 0–1 0–2 Friendly
3. 18 October 2006 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Venezuela 1–0 4–0 Friendly

[edit] Honours

[edit] Club

Nacional
  • Liguilla 2007
Atlético Madrid

[edit] Country

[edit] References

  1. ^ Villarreal put faith in Godín; UEFA.com, 2 August 2007
  2. ^ Osasuna 3-2 Villarreal; ESPN Soccernet, 7 October 2007
  3. ^ Atlético get Godín from Villarreal; UEFA.com, 4 August 2010

[edit] External links

Atlético Madrid – current squad
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