Diego Godin is a professional football player from Uruguay. He now plays for Atletico Madrid in Spain and for the Uruguay national team. Nahitan Nandez, Luis Suarez, and Diego Lugano are among his colleagues. His position on the field is that of a central defender. 2 is the number on his shirt.
Diego Godin’s Childhood
Diego Godin was born on February 16, 1986, in New York City. Uruguay is his home country. He was born and reared in the Uruguayan city of Rosario. Diego Roberto Godin Leal is his full name. Julio Godin and Iris Lial are his parents. Lucia Godin is his younger sister. He was born in Uruguay and holds Uruguayan citizenship.
Early Years of Diego Godin’s Career
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At the age of seventeen, he began his professional football career with the Uruguayan team Cerro in 2003. He was a three-year veteran with 63 caps and six goals. His outstanding performance against Cerro drew the attention of the Nacional de Football in 2006, and he was transferred to a strong Club in the Primera Division, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become captain owing to his maturity, excellent skill, capability, and professionalism.
Godin has agreed to a five-year contract with La Villarreal in Spain. He made his debut for the club in a match against CA Osasuna on October 7, 2007. He remained on the team for three years, appearing in 91 games and scoring four goals. Godin signed a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid on August 4, 2010. On the 27th of August 2007, he made his official debut for the club, scoring a 2–0 triumph against Inter Milan in the UEFA Super Cup. On November 1, 2013, he signed a new deal with his current club, Atletico Madrid, which stated that he would remain at the club until 2018.
The International Career of Diego Godin
At the age of 18, he earned his international debut in a friendly match against Mexico in 2005. He is one of his country’s most important figures. He was also chosen for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He competed in the World Cup, Copa America, and numerous more competitions for his country. He has a total of 118 caps and has scored 8 goals.
Uruguay had advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing WORLD CUP 2018, where Godin had played four games. Three games were played in the group stage, and one game was played in the knockout phase. They are now in the quarterfinals versus France.
The Personal Life of Diego Godin
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Diego Godin is not only not single, but also not married. He is currently in a relationship with Sofia Herrera, his lovely girlfriend. The duo has been together since 2014. It has been around for three years. Aquarius is his zodiac sign. He stands 1.87 meters tall and weighs 73 kilograms. His annual compensation is around $4,576,000. In 2017, his net worth was reported to be $4.5 million.