Diego Godín Explained

Diego Godín
Full Name:Diego Roberto Godín Leal[1]
Birth Date:16 February 1986[2] [3]
Birth Place:Rosario, Uruguay
Height:1.87 m
Position:Centre-back
Youthclubs1:Estudiantes El Colla
Youthyears2:2000–2003
Youthclubs2:Defensor
Years1:2003–2006
Caps1:63
Goals1:6
Years2:2006–2007
Caps2:26
Goals2:0
Years3:2007–2010
Caps3:91
Goals3:4
Years4:2010–2019
Caps4:277
Goals4:17
Years5:2019–2020
Caps5:23
Goals5:1
Years6:2020–2022
Caps6:39
Goals6:1
Years7:2022
Caps7:5
Goals7:1
Years8:2022–2023
Caps8:19
Goals8:1
Years9:2024
Clubs9:Porongos (es)
Totalcaps:543
Totalgoals:31
Nationalyears1:2004–2005
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2005–2022
Nationalcaps2:161
Nationalgoals2:8

Diego Roberto Godín Leal (born 16 February 1986) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.

Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation,[4] [5] [6] he started out at Cerro and three years later was transferred to Primera División side Nacional. He then spent the majority of his career in Spain, representing Villarreal and Atlético Madrid and winning eight titles with the latter club, including the La Liga championship in the 2013–14 season. He also played in Italy with Inter Milan and Cagliari, in Brazil with Atlético Mineiro and in Argentina with Vélez Sarsfield, retiring in 2023.

A Uruguay international from 2005 to 2022, Godín is the country's all-time most-capped player. He represented the national side at four World Cups and six Copa América tournaments, winning the 2011 edition of the latter competition.

Early life

Godín was born in Rosario to Julio Godín and Iris Leal. Aged 4, during a family gathering, he nearly drowned after trying to catch fish in a river, but eventually swam to shore without the help of anybody.[7]

Club career

Uruguay and Villarreal

Godín started his professional career with Cerro at the age of 17. After his good performances, he was transferred to Primera División powerhouse Nacional, where he quickly became captain due to his maturity and professionalism.[7]

In August 2007, Godín signed a five-year deal with La Liga side Villarreal,[8] scoring in just his second game, a 3–2 away loss against Osasuna on 7 October,[9] and participating in 24 matches in their best league placement ever (second). He consolidated his starting position in the subsequent seasons, mostly partnering Argentine Gonzalo Rodríguez in the heart of the back four.[10] [11] [12]

Atlético Madrid

On 4 August 2010, after experiencing his best season at Villarreal – 36 games, three goals – Godín joined Atlético Madrid on a five-year contract, after the two clubs agreed an initial fee believed to be around €8 million or £6.6 million.[13] He made his official debut for the Colchoneros on the 27th, playing the entire 2–0 win against Inter Milan in the UEFA Super Cup.[14]

Godín signed a new contract with Atlético on 1 November 2013, keeping him at the club until 2018.[15] He scored four league goals during the campaign,[16] [17] [18] including one on the last matchday on 17 May 2014 against Barcelona which equalised the game at 1–1 to earn his team its first league title in 18 years.[19] A week later, again through a header, he repeated the feat in the final of the UEFA Champions League to put his team ahead, but Real Madrid eventually won 4–1.[20]

In 2015, Godín rejected a transfer to Manchester City, managed by his former Villarreal boss Manuel Pellegrini.[21] On 28 October 2017 he became the foreign player with most appearances for the club, surpassing fellow stopper Luis Perea after his 315th against Villarreal;[22] he was nominated for the 2016 and 2018 Ballon d'Or awards.[23] [6]

On 20 February 2019, Godín scored the second goal in 2–0 home victory over Juventus in the Champions League round of 16.[24] On 7 May, the 33-year-old announced he would be departing the Metropolitano Stadium after a nine-year tenure[25] and, on 1 June, he symbolically handed over the captain armband to Koke in the 1–1 draw against Sevilla.[26]

Inter Milan

On 1 July 2019, Inter Milan announced they had signed Godín for free on a three-year deal.[27] It was reported that he had already agreed to a pre-contract the previous January.[28] He made his debut in Serie A on 1 September, coming on for Antonio Candreva for the final 11 minutes of a 2–1 win at Cagliari.[29]

In a season in which Inter finished one point behind champions Juventus, Godín scored his first Nerazzurri goal on 13 July 2020 in a 3–1 home victory over Torino.[30] On 21 August he equalised against Sevilla in the 2020 UEFA Europa League Final in Cologne, a 3–2 loss for his side; only five other men had scored in the finals of European football's two top tournaments.[31]

Cagliari

On 24 September 2020, Godín joined Cagliari on a three-year contract.[32] He played his first match for them on 4 October, in a 5–2 away defeat to Atalanta where he also scored.[33]

Godín left on 12 January 2022 by mutual agreement.[34]

Atlético Mineiro

On 12 January 2022, the 36-year-old Godín agreed to a one-year deal with Atlético Mineiro.[35] He scored on his debut on 6 February, a 3–0 win over Patrocinense in the Campeonato Mineiro.[36] On 20 February, he started in the 2022 Supercopa do Brasil which Atlético won after beating Flamengo in a penalty shootout.[37]

In April 2022, Godín said that one of the reasons for which he had returned to South American football was to play the Copa Libertadores, his return marking the first time he appeared in the tournament after a 15-year hiatus.[38] On 20 June, after failing to break into the starting team and aiming to play at the upcoming World Cup for Uruguay, he announced his departure in mutual terms.[39]

Vélez Sarsfield

On 21 June 2022, Godín joined Vélez Sarsfield on a one-and-a-half-year contract.[40] He announced his retirement on 27 July 2023,[41] playing his last match when his team visited Huracán on the last round of the season.[42]

Later career

Godín came out of retirement in February 2024, signing for Uruguayan amateurs Porongos.[43]

International career

In 2005, at the age of 19, Godín made his debut for Uruguay in a friendly defeat against Mexico in Guadalajara. His first international goal came in another exhibition game, with Serbia and Montenegro in May 2006.[44] He represented the nation at the 2007 Copa América, playing in the opening 0–3 defeat to Peru before losing his place to Andrés Scotti in Uruguay's run to fourth place.[45]

Godín was selected for the squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He started in the opening match against France (0–0) in Cape Town,[46] and played in a further four matches for the eventual semi-finalists.[47]

In 2011, Godín featured in Uruguay's successful 2011 Copa América campaign, making one appearance as a late substitute in a 3–0 defeat of Paraguay in the final after being bedridden for several days with a virus.[48] [49] He also participated in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, partnering Diego Lugano in defence in four of the team's five matches as they reached the semi-finals.[50] [51]

Godín was selected by coach Óscar Tabárez for the 2014 World Cup and captained the team in three of their four games due to Lugano's absence through injury.[52] On 24 June, he headed the only goal against Italy in the final group fixture, sending the country through to the knockout stage.[53]

In May 2015, Godín was named as captain for Uruguay's defence of the Copa América during the 2015 continental tournament in Chile.[54] He was also picked for the Copa América Centenario squad, heading home from a Carlos Sánchez long cross in the opener against Mexico where both teams ended with ten players (1–3 loss).[55] He won his 100th cap in the following match, a 0–1 defeat to Venezuela at the Lincoln Financial Field.[56] [57]

Godín was also selected for the 2018 World Cup.[58] The following 25 March, at the 2019 China Cup, he made his 126th appearance against Thailand, surpassing Maxi Pereira as the most capped player in the national team's history.[59]

In June 2019, Godín skippered the team to the quarter-finals of the Copa América in Brazil.[60] He repeated the feat two years later, in the same country.[61] He played the full 90 minutes of his 150th cap on 10 October 2021, a 3–0 loss away to Argentina in 2022 World Cup qualification.[62]

Style of play

Despite his lack of pace or significant athleticism, Godín was regarded by pundits as one of the best and most consistent defenders in the world, and as one of the leading centre-backs of his generation. During the 2018 World Cup, Jack Watson of The Independent described him as "the best central defender in the world."[6] [63] [64] [65] [66]

An intelligent centre-back, Godín was mainly known for his leadership, positioning and calm composure, which allowed him to organise his back-line, read the game and anticipate plays. Aggressive, competitive and physical, he was also known for his aerial ability and his capacity to time his jumps effectively, which enabled him to defend high balls, score goals with his head on set pieces, and beat out larger players to the ball in the air.[66] [67] [68] [69] [70]

Godín also stood out for his capacity to time his challenges, make blocks, interceptions and win the ball. Moreover, he was strong in one–on-one situations as his defensive positioning often allowed opposition players little time or space on the ball.[66] [68] [70] [71] In addition to his defensive skills, he was also known for his technique, ball–playing ability and capacity to carry the ball out from the defence, which allowed him to start plays from the back and create chances for teammates.[68] [69]

Personal life

Godín married Sofia, daughter of José Herrera, a Uruguayan international who played in Serie A for Cagliari alongside compatriot Enzo Francescoli.[72] He is close friends with Antoine Griezmann, who played with him at Atlético Madrid. During the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals match against France, the latter did not celebrate his goal out of respect for the former and also club teammate José María Giménez; Godín is also godfather to Griezmann's daughter.[73]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[74] [75] [76]
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cerro2003"Uruguayan Primera División2000——20
2004Uruguayan Primera División14010——150
2005Uruguayan Primera División17100——171
2005–06Uruguayan Primera División30500——305
Total63610——646
Nacional2006–07Uruguayan Primera División26040162—462
Villarreal2007–08La Liga2413070—341
2008–09La Liga3100070—380
2009–10La Liga3632060—443
Total91450200—1164
Atlético Madrid2010–11La Liga250113110302
2011–12La Liga27210131—413
2012–13La Liga351501010421
2013–14La Liga3445210220518
2014–15La Liga343309120484
2015–16La Liga31130120—461
2016–17La Liga31350110—473
2017–18La Liga30031120—451
2018–19La Liga303206110394
Total277172847767038927
Inter Milan2019–20Serie A23120111—362
Cagliari2020–21Serie A28100——281
2021–22Serie A11010——120
Total39110——401
Atlético Mineiro2022Série A1010205191
Vélez Sarsfield2022Argentine Primera División610020—81
2023Argentine Primera División13010——140
Total1911020—221
Career total53930434128912172244

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[77]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Uruguay200510
200693
200780
200890
200990
201070
201190
201290
2013140
2014111
2015113
201691
201770
2018110
2019110
202040
2021140
202280
Total1618

Scores and results list Uruguay's goal tally first.[77]

List of international goals scored by Diego Godín
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
align=center 1 27 May 2006 Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro align=center 1–1 align=center 1–1 Friendly
align=center 2 16 August 2006 Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt align=center 1–0 align=center 2–0
align=center 3 18 October 2006 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay align=center 1–0 align=center 4–0
align=center 4 24 June 2014 Arena das Dunas, Natal, Brazil align=center 1–0 align=center 1–0 2014 FIFA World Cup
align=center 5 8 October 2015 Estadio Hernando Siles, Paz, Bolivia align=center 1–0 align=center 2–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
align=center 6 13 October 2015 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay align=center 1–0 3–0
align=center 7 17 November 2015 align=center 1–0 3–0
align=center 8 5 June 2016 University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, United States align=center 1–1 align=center 1–3 Copa América Centenario

Honours

Atlético Madrid

2013–14[78]

2012–13[79]

2014[80]

2011–12,[81] 2017–18[82]

2010,[83] 2012,[84] 2018[85]

Inter Milan

Atlético Mineiro

2022[37]

2022

Uruguay

2011[89]

Individual

April 2014, May 2014[90] [91]

2014[97]

2015–16[93]

2018[102]

2018[103]

See also

Notes and References

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