Diego Godín
Diego Roberto Godín Leal is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Argentine Primera División club Vélez Sarsfield and captains the Uruguay national team.
Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation,he started his professional career with Cerro and three years later was transferred to Primera División side Nacional. He since spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing Villarreal and Atlético Madrid and winning eight titles with the latter club, including the La Liga title in the 2013-14 season. He also played in Italy with Inter Milan and Cagliari, and in Brazil with Atlético Mineiro.
A Uruguay international since 2005, Godín is the country's all-time most-capped player. He represented the national side at three World Cups and six Copa América tournaments, winning the 2011 edition of the latter competition.
Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation,he started his professional career with Cerro and three years later was transferred to Primera División side Nacional. He since spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing Villarreal and Atlético Madrid and winning eight titles with the latter club, including the La Liga title in the 2013-14 season. He also played in Italy with Inter Milan and Cagliari, and in Brazil with Atlético Mineiro.
A Uruguay international since 2005, Godín is the country's all-time most-capped player. He represented the national side at three World Cups and six Copa América tournaments, winning the 2011 edition of the latter competition.
