Carlos Diogo
Encyclopedia
Carlos Andrés Diogo Enseñat (born 18 July 1983 in Montevideo
) is an Uruguay
an footballer. A player of great physical strength, he operates as a defender
or midfielder
, on the right side of the pitch.
and Club Atlético Peñarol
, moving to Argentina
's Club Atlético River Plate
in 2004–05.
In the summer of 2005, Diogo signed with Spain
's Real Madrid
, as compatriot Pablo García
, but found first team opportunities scarce. On 23 August 2006, the Spanish capital
outfit decided to send him to fellow La Liga
side Real Zaragoza
, on a season-long loan. In August 2007, the move was made permanent, but Madrid agreed to take just €
3 million instead of the initial 4, inserting a clause in his contract that enabled a total refund of the money, were a top class team to bid for his services.
On 6 January 2007, Diogo was involved in a fight with Sevilla FC
's Luís Fabiano
, after apparently stepping on the Brazil
ian's hand and insulting him, which led to Fabiano putting Diogo in a strangle-hold in the closing stages of the game. This incident was punished with a five-game ban to both players.
Due to a serious knee
injury, Diogo missed the entire 2008–09 season, with the Aragon
ese now in the second division
. He underwent a second operation in April 2009, being sidelined for a further eight months.
On 12 December 2009, with Zaragoza back in the top division, Diogo returned to action with a goal, but in a 1–2 home loss against Athletic Bilbao
, in the league. The player still contributed with a further 14 matches, as the club managed to maintain its division status
.
Diogo returned to full fitness in 2010–11
, starting in all the league games he appeared in (2,950 minutes of play). Zaragoza again narrowly avoided relegation.
since 28 March 2003, playing nine minutes in a 2–2 friendly match with Japan
in Tokyo
, Diogo represented the nation at the 2004 and 2007 Copa América tournaments.
, another Uruguayan footballer, whom also played for Peñarol, and with some Brazil
ian clubs.
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
) is an Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an footballer. A player of great physical strength, he operates as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
or midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, on the right side of the pitch.
Club career
Diogo started his career with River Plate MontevideoClub Atlético River Plate (Uruguay)
Club Atlético River Plate is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club currently plays in the Primera División. River is the result of the merger of former clubs Olimpia and Capurro....
and Club Atlético Peñarol
C.A. Peñarol
Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but...
, moving to Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
's Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....
in 2004–05.
In the summer of 2005, Diogo signed with Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
's Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, as compatriot Pablo García
Pablo Gabriel García
Pablo Gabriel García Pérez is an Uruguayan footballer who plays for PAOK F.C. in Greece, as a defensive midfielder....
, but found first team opportunities scarce. On 23 August 2006, the Spanish capital
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
outfit decided to send him to fellow La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
side Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
, on a season-long loan. In August 2007, the move was made permanent, but Madrid agreed to take just €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
3 million instead of the initial 4, inserting a clause in his contract that enabled a total refund of the money, were a top class team to bid for his services.
On 6 January 2007, Diogo was involved in a fight with Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
's Luís Fabiano
Luís Fabiano
Luís Fabiano Clemente , commonly known as Luís Fabiano, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for São Paulo and the Brazilian national football team as a striker.-Early career:...
, after apparently stepping on the Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian's hand and insulting him, which led to Fabiano putting Diogo in a strangle-hold in the closing stages of the game. This incident was punished with a five-game ban to both players.
Due to a serious knee
Knee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
injury, Diogo missed the entire 2008–09 season, with the Aragon
Aragon
Aragon is a modern autonomous community in Spain, coextensive with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, the Aragonese autonomous community comprises three provinces : Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. Its capital is Zaragoza...
ese now in the second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
. He underwent a second operation in April 2009, being sidelined for a further eight months.
On 12 December 2009, with Zaragoza back in the top division, Diogo returned to action with a goal, but in a 1–2 home loss against Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao, is an association football club from Bilbao in Biscay, Spain. The club has played in the Primera División of La Liga since its start in 1928. They have won La Liga on eight occasions...
, in the league. The player still contributed with a further 14 matches, as the club managed to maintain its division status
2009–10 La Liga
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.
Diogo returned to full fitness in 2010–11
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
, starting in all the league games he appeared in (2,950 minutes of play). Zaragoza again narrowly avoided relegation.
International career
An Uruguayan internationalUruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
since 28 March 2003, playing nine minutes in a 2–2 friendly match with Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Diogo represented the nation at the 2004 and 2007 Copa América tournaments.
Personal
Diogo is the son of Víctor DiogoVíctor Diogo
Víctor Hugo Diogo Silva is a retired football defender from Uruguay. He played in 33 games for the Uruguay national football team, scoring one goal....
, another Uruguayan footballer, whom also played for Peñarol, and with some Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian clubs.