Diego (footballer)

Diego Ribas da Cunha, born February 28, 1985 in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil is a professional footballer widely known as Diego.

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February 28 - 1985 - Ribeirão Preto - Brazil - Footballer

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Along with Robinho, Diego is one of Brazil's brightest future footballing prospects. He is usually employed as an attacking midfield playmaker operating in a central role. Coaches often instruct the youngster to drift forward and make use of his powerful shot.

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In the summer of 2004, Diego transferred to then UEFA Champions League holders FC Porto from his first club Santos Futebol Clube in a ?7m deal. Many saw Diego as the ideal replacement for departed Portuguese star Deco, who left for Spanish giants FC Barcelona a few weeks beforehand. Diego signed a five-year contract that will keep him at FC Porto until July 2009.

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UEFA Champions League - FC Porto - Santos Futebol Clube - Deco - FC Barcelona

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Despite suffering a recent dip in form, Diego is still expected to be included in the Brazilian National squad for World Cup 2006 in Germany.

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World Cup 2006 - Germany

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