Diego Godín

Diego Godín

Godín before a game with Uruguay in 2014
Personal information
Full name	Diego Roberto Godín Leal
Date of birth	(1986-02-16) 16 February 1986 (age 31)
Place of birth	Rosario, Uruguay
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Club information
Current team	Atlético Madrid
Number	2
Youth career
	Defensor
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2003–2006	Cerro	63	(6)
2006–2007	Nacional	26	(0)
2007–2010	Villarreal	91	(4)
2010–	Atlético Madrid	208	(13)
National team‡
2005–	Uruguay	106	(8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 February 2017. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2016

Diego Roberto Godín Leal (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈdjeɣo ɣoˈðin]; born 16 February 1986) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Atlético Madrid and the Uruguay national team as a central defender.

He spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing Villarreal and Atlético Madrid and winning six major titles with the latter.

An Uruguayan international since 2005, Godín appeared for the country at two World Cups and four Copa América tournaments, winning the 2011 edition of the latter competition.

Born in Rosario, 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, 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.