Diego Godín Biography
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Diego Roberto Godín Leal (born 16 February 1986 in Rosario) is an Uruguayan footballer currently playing with Uruguay, as a central defender.
A fast and composed defender, he combines physical presence with an ability to play the ball comfortably from behind.
- Diego Godin
Full name: Diego Roberto Godín Leal
Date of birth: 16 February 1986
Place of birth: Rosario, Uruguay
Height: 1.85 m
Playing position: Centre back
Club career: Cerro / Nacional / Villarreal CF
International: 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.