Diego Pérez facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Diego Fernando Pérez Aguado | ||
| Date of birth | 18 May 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Monaco | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999-2003 2004 2004- |
Defensor Sporting Peñarol Monaco |
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| National team | |||
| 2001- | Uruguay | ||
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Diego Pérez (born 18 May 1980) is a talented Uruguayan football player. He is known for playing as a Midfielder and has been a key part of both Monaco in France and the Uruguay national team.
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Diego Pérez's Football Journey
Diego Pérez started his professional football career in his home country, Uruguay. He began playing for Defensor Sporting in 1999. He spent several years there, showing off his skills as a midfielder.
Playing for Top Uruguayan Clubs
After his time at Defensor Sporting, Diego moved to another big club in Uruguay, Peñarol, in 2004. These early years in Uruguay helped him become the strong player he is today.
Moving to Europe: Monaco
Later in 2004, Diego Pérez made a big move to Europe. He joined Monaco, a well-known football club in France. He quickly became an important player for Monaco, known for his hard work and ability to control the middle of the field. He played many matches for the club in Ligue 1, which is the top football league in France.
Playing for Uruguay
Diego Pérez has also had a very important career playing for his country, Uruguay. He first joined the national team in 2001.
Representing Uruguay in Big Tournaments
He has played in many international matches and helped Uruguay compete against other countries. One of his biggest achievements was being part of the Uruguay squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Playing in the World Cup is a huge honor for any football player.
See also
In Spanish: Diego Pérez para niños
