Isidro Díaz
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Isidro Díaz Bernabé is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a right midfielder
.
, with the exception of the 1992–93 season, which ended in relegation from Segunda División B
with Real Zaragoza
's reserves
. In the summer of 1995, he was part of a group of players dubbed "The Three Amigos" - which also included countrymen Jesús Seba
and Roberto Martínez
- who were brought to Wigan Athletic
by club chairman Dave Whelan. He helped the club to the Third Division
title two years later, with the player contributing with six goals in 35 games.
Unable to agree a new deal with Wigan, Díaz left the club by mutual consent in July 1997, and signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers
. He played one game for Wolves, a 3–0 defeat against Oxford United
, before returning to his previous club later that year. His second spell with Wigan was not as successful, appearing just three times in the league before moving to Rochdale
at the end of the season. Midway through 1998–99, he returned to his home country to play for FC Cartagena
.
Díaz spent the following seven years in Portugal
and its second division
, appearing and scoring regularly for both Leça FC
(one season) and G.D. Chaves (six, where former Zaragoza and Wigan teammate Seba had already played). Aged 34, he returned to Spain and spent two years with Barakaldo CF
in level three.
Díaz retired from football at the age of 38, after playing one 1/2 seasons with SD Laredo
in the fourth division.
Spain
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footballer who played as a right 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...
.
Football career
Born in Valencia, Díaz spent his first years as a senior in the Tercera DivisiónTercera División
Tercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
, with the exception of the 1992–93 season, which ended in relegation from Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
with 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...
's reserves
Real Zaragoza B
Real Zaragoza B is a Spanish football club based in Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragon. Founded in 1962, it is the reserve team of Real Zaragoza, and currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 3, holding home matches at Ciudad Deportiva Real Zaragoza, with a capacity of 2,500...
. In the summer of 1995, he was part of a group of players dubbed "The Three Amigos" - which also included countrymen Jesús Seba
Jesús Seba
Jesús Seba Hernández is a retired Spanish professional footballer who played mostly as a forward.Mostly associated to Real Zaragoza, he is also known as one of the 'Three Amigos', the collective name given to the first three Spanish footballers to play in the English Football League, as he had...
and Roberto Martínez
Roberto Martínez
Roberto Martínez Montoliú is a Spanish former professional footballer and is currently manager of Wigan Athletic.Martínez played as a midfielder and began his career at lower league Spanish side CF Balaguer. Two years later he went to English Division Three side Wigan Athletic...
- who were brought to Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
by club chairman Dave Whelan. He helped the club to the Third Division
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
title two years later, with the player contributing with six goals in 35 games.
Unable to agree a new deal with Wigan, Díaz left the club by mutual consent in July 1997, and signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
. He played one game for Wolves, a 3–0 defeat against Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
, before returning to his previous club later that year. His second spell with Wigan was not as successful, appearing just three times in the league before moving to Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
at the end of the season. Midway through 1998–99, he returned to his home country to play for FC Cartagena
FC Cartagena
Fútbol Club Cartagena is a Spanish football team based in Cartagena, in the autonomous community of Murcia. Founded in 1995, it currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Cartagonova, with a capacity of 15,105 spectators....
.
Díaz spent the following seven years in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
and its second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, appearing and scoring regularly for both Leça FC
Leça F.C.
Leça Futebol Clube, better known as Leça FC or simply Leça, is a Portuguese football club located in the town of Leça da Palmeira, Matosinhos. Founded in 1912, they currently play in the Portuguese Second Division and, in the previous season of 2007-08, they finished 10th in the division...
(one season) and G.D. Chaves (six, where former Zaragoza and Wigan teammate Seba had already played). Aged 34, he returned to Spain and spent two years with Barakaldo CF
Barakaldo CF
Barakaldo Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in Barakaldo, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. Founded in 1917, it plays in Tercera División - Group 4, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Lasesarre, with a capacity of 7,960 seats.-Club names:*Baracaldo Football-Club —...
in level three.
Díaz retired from football at the age of 38, after playing one 1/2 seasons with SD Laredo
SD Laredo
Sociedad Deportiva Laredo is a Spanish football team based in Laredo, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1927, it plays in Tercera División - Group 3, holding home matches at Estadio San Lorenzo, which has a capacity of 3,000....
in the fourth division.