Damián Díaz
Encyclopedia
Damián Rodrigo Díaz is an Argentine football
er, who currently plays for the Ecuador
ian club Barcelona Sporting Club
as a attacking midfielder or usually as playmaker
.
's famous youth academy. Following the passes of Argentine elite players like José María Buljubasich
, Roberto Abbondanzieri
, Kily González, Ángel di María
, among others, signing for Rosario as a 20-year-old.
His first professional appearances were very promising, because to his two goals in his first two games against Godoy Cruz and Nueva Chicago
. The coach of the team Carlos Ischia
, saw in Díaz a great share of talent, which meant to Díaz be seriously considered in the staring lineup. After a successful 2007–08 season with a total of 4 goals in 25 games, Díaz was transferred to Boca Juniors
, following the passes of his coach Carlos Ischia, who also left Rosario Central for Boca.
After his successful incorporation to Boca, Díaz debuted in a 4–0 win over LDU Quito for the 2008 Copa Sudamericana. At the club of La Boca
district won his first professional title, but never played during the tournament with the team. In January 2009, after of refuse go on loan to the Greek club Aris
, he was part of the pre-season in where the team played a friendly tournament called Torneo de Verano (Summer Tournament). During that tournament, Díaz played a good role in the team, being a key player in the coach's scheme. Finally, he made his official debut in a 3–1 win over Huracán
during the fourth week of the 2009 Clausura Tournament
.
over the transfer of Díaz and that he would join the club on a one-year deal. On 3 July, the Pre-cordilleran side completed the signing and Díaz was awarded the number 15 shirt. Díaz arrived as part of the transfer operation of Gary Medel
to his former club Boca Juniors, in a loan barter without purchase option.
Díaz made his Chilean Primera División début on 27 July 2009, in a 2–0 win over Deportes La Serena at San Carlos de Apoquindo
. He scored his first two goals for the club on 23 August, both in a single match against Cobreloa
, in where Católica won 2–0 thanks to the goals of Díaz. One month later, he scored his first hat-trick in his career in Católica's 7-0 thrashing of Curicó Unido, should be noted that one of his three goals was olympic. Díaz also scored in the following week against Audax Italiano, match that was won 4–0 by Católica. In that season, Damián was fully consolidated in the position of playmaker at the scheme of Católica's coach, Marco Antonio Figueroa
. He was also paired in attack with Juan José Morales
and Milovan Mirosevic
. The team reached the final against Colo-Colo
, but lost 6–4 on aggregate. Following his debut season in the Chilean Primera División, Díaz emerged as one of the leagues finest playmakers.
Díaz began the 2010 season in fine form, scoring the first goal in Católica's 4–0 thrashing of Santiago Morning. In that season, he was playing of great form, but had too much lack of scoring. On 27 March, Díaz scored his second goal in the tournament against Santiago Wanderers in a 4–2 win, which ended a run of 239 minutes of football without a goal. On 14 April, Kitu scored his first goal in the Copa Libertadores, in a 2–0 home win over Flamengo
. Due to his successful at Chile, the club of his country Colón de Santa Fe
showed interest on him and also came up the possibility of return to Boca Juniors
, one of the big teams of Argentina
and South America
. Despite of the possibility of play in Argentina, one of the best leagues in the world, Díaz was consistent and extended his scoring streak against Ñublense
in a game that was won by Católica 4–2, and he was named the man of the match.
Finally, during the break of the league (because it was a long tournament of one year and was played the 2010 FIFA World Cup
at South Africa
) everything seemed be that Diaz would remain at Católica, but then the player reached an agreement with the club that attempted to sign him Colón and left the club.
signed him for one year, on loan from Boca Juniors.
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
er, who currently plays for the Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
ian club Barcelona Sporting Club
Barcelona Sporting Club
Barcelona Sporting Club is an Ecuadorian sports club based in Guayaquil, known best for its professional football team. They currently play in the Ecuadorian Serie A, the highest level of football in the country, and hold the distinction of being the only team to have never been relegated.With...
as a attacking midfielder or usually as playmaker
Playmaker
In association football, a playmaker is a player who controls the flow of the team's offensive play, and is often involved in passing moves which lead to goals....
.
Rosario & Boca
Díaz started his career in Rosario CentralRosario Central
Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season....
's famous youth academy. Following the passes of Argentine elite players like José María Buljubasich
José María Buljubasich
José María Buljubasich is a former Argentine football player who played as goalkeeper in Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Chile and Paraguay. He won two titles, one in Argentina and the other in Chile.-Biography:...
, Roberto Abbondanzieri
Roberto Abbondanzieri
Roberto Carlos "Pato" Abbondanzieri is an Argentine former football goalkeeper who had a successful career at Boca Juniors.- Club career :...
, Kily González, Ángel di María
Ángel Di María
Ángel Fabián di María Hernández is an Argentine footballer who currently plays as a winger for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Argentine national team...
, among others, signing for Rosario as a 20-year-old.
His first professional appearances were very promising, because to his two goals in his first two games against Godoy Cruz and Nueva Chicago
Nueva Chicago
Nueva Chicago is an Argentine sports club based in Mataderos, a neighborhood in the west side of Buenos Aires, formerly called "Nueva Chicago". Club's nickname, El Torito is an allusion to 1930s legendary boxer Justo Suárez, known as El Torito de Mataderos .The football team currently plays in the...
. The coach of the team Carlos Ischia
Carlos Ischia
Carlos Ischia is a former Argentine footballer. He is currently the head coach of Deportivo Quito.-Playing career:...
, saw in Díaz a great share of talent, which meant to Díaz be seriously considered in the staring lineup. After a successful 2007–08 season with a total of 4 goals in 25 games, Díaz was transferred to Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
, following the passes of his coach Carlos Ischia, who also left Rosario Central for Boca.
After his successful incorporation to Boca, Díaz debuted in a 4–0 win over LDU Quito for the 2008 Copa Sudamericana. At the club of La Boca
La Boca
La Boca is a neighborhood, or barrio of the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires. It retains a strong European flavour, with many of its early settlers being from the Italian city of Genoa. In fact the name has a strong assonance with the Genoese neighborhood of Boccadasse , and some people believe that...
district won his first professional title, but never played during the tournament with the team. In January 2009, after of refuse go on loan to the Greek club Aris
Aris FC
Aris , i.e. the Ares Sports Club, is a Greek sport club founded on 25 March 1914 in Thessaloniki. The club colors are yellow and black. The club is named after Ares, the god of war, whose image is portrayed on the club logo...
, he was part of the pre-season in where the team played a friendly tournament called Torneo de Verano (Summer Tournament). During that tournament, Díaz played a good role in the team, being a key player in the coach's scheme. Finally, he made his official debut in a 3–1 win over Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán is a sports club from the Parque Patricios neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second level of the Argentine football league system. Huracán home stadium is the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó.Huracán was...
during the fourth week of the 2009 Clausura Tournament
2008-09 in Argentine football
2008–09 season of Argentine football was the 118th season of competitive football in Argentina.-Primera División:*Apertura champion: .**Top scorer: José Sand .*Clausura champion: ....
.
Universidad Católica
In June 2009, Universidad Católica announced that they had reached an agreement with Boca JuniorsBoca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
over the transfer of Díaz and that he would join the club on a one-year deal. On 3 July, the Pre-cordilleran side completed the signing and Díaz was awarded the number 15 shirt. Díaz arrived as part of the transfer operation of Gary Medel
Gary Medel
Gary Alexis Medel Soto , known as Gary Medel, is a Chilean football player who plays as defensive midfielder for La Liga club Sevilla FC....
to his former club Boca Juniors, in a loan barter without purchase option.
Díaz made his Chilean Primera División début on 27 July 2009, in a 2–0 win over Deportes La Serena at San Carlos de Apoquindo
Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo
Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo is a multi-purpose stadium, in Santiago, Chile. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Club Deportivo Universidad Católica...
. He scored his first two goals for the club on 23 August, both in a single match against Cobreloa
Cobreloa
Club de Deportes Cobreloa is a Chilean football club from the Atacama Desert mining city of Calama which has established itself as one of the country's most competitive clubs. The club was founded on January 7, 1977 and play in the Chilean top flight, the Primera División, where they have played...
, in where Católica won 2–0 thanks to the goals of Díaz. One month later, he scored his first hat-trick in his career in Católica's 7-0 thrashing of Curicó Unido, should be noted that one of his three goals was olympic. Díaz also scored in the following week against Audax Italiano, match that was won 4–0 by Católica. In that season, Damián was fully consolidated in the position of playmaker at the scheme of Católica's coach, Marco Antonio Figueroa
Marco Antonio Figueroa
Marco Antonio Figueroa Montero is a Chilean football manager and former striker who played for several clubs in Latin America, including Cobreloa, Monarcas Morelia and Club América. During his playing career he was known as "el Fantasma" or "the Phantom." He is remembered among fans of Morelia...
. He was also paired in attack with Juan José Morales
Juan José Morales
Juan José Morales is an Argentine football forward. He is currently playing for Argentinos Juniors in the Argentine Primera División.-External links:* at BDFA * at ESPN Soccernet...
and Milovan Mirosevic
Milovan Mirosevic
Milovan Petar Mirošević Albornoz is a Chilean footballer who currently plays for the Chilean Primera División side Universidad Católica as an Attacking midfielder.-Club carrer:...
. The team reached the final against Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
, but lost 6–4 on aggregate. Following his debut season in the Chilean Primera División, Díaz emerged as one of the leagues finest playmakers.
Díaz began the 2010 season in fine form, scoring the first goal in Católica's 4–0 thrashing of Santiago Morning. In that season, he was playing of great form, but had too much lack of scoring. On 27 March, Díaz scored his second goal in the tournament against Santiago Wanderers in a 4–2 win, which ended a run of 239 minutes of football without a goal. On 14 April, Kitu scored his first goal in the Copa Libertadores, in a 2–0 home win over Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
. Due to his successful at Chile, the club of his country Colón de Santa Fe
Colón de Santa Fe
Club Atlético Colón, commonly referred to as Colón de Santa Fe, is a football team from Santa Fe, Argentina. As of Primera División Argentina 1946 the football squad plays in the highest division of Argentine football, and has done so continuously since 1995-96...
showed interest on him and also came up the possibility of return to Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
, one of the big teams of 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...
and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. Despite of the possibility of play in Argentina, one of the best leagues in the world, Díaz was consistent and extended his scoring streak against Ñublense
Ñublense
Deportivo Ñublense S.D.A.P is a professional football team based in Chillán, Ñuble Province. The club was formed in 1916 under the name of Liceo Fútbol Club...
in a game that was won by Católica 4–2, and he was named the man of the match.
Finally, during the break of the league (because it was a long tournament of one year and was played the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
at South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
) everything seemed be that Diaz would remain at Católica, but then the player reached an agreement with the club that attempted to sign him Colón and left the club.
Colón
On 11 June 2010, Colón de Santa FeColón de Santa Fe
Club Atlético Colón, commonly referred to as Colón de Santa Fe, is a football team from Santa Fe, Argentina. As of Primera División Argentina 1946 the football squad plays in the highest division of Argentine football, and has done so continuously since 1995-96...
signed him for one year, on loan from Boca Juniors.
Barcelona SC
On 11 June 2011, Diaz signed with the Ecuadorian giants BarcelonaBarcelona Sporting Club
Barcelona Sporting Club is an Ecuadorian sports club based in Guayaquil, known best for its professional football team. They currently play in the Ecuadorian Serie A, the highest level of football in the country, and hold the distinction of being the only team to have never been relegated.With...
.
Champion
Boca Juniors- Argentine Primera División: 2008 Apertura
Runner-up
Universidad Católica- Chilean Primera División: 2009 Clausura Tournament