Nacho Díaz Explained

Nacho Díaz
Full Name:Ignacio Díaz Barragán
Birth Date:27 June 2000
Birth Place:Jaén, Spain
Height:1.73 m
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Evansville Purple Aces
Clubnumber:20
Collegeyears1:2022–
College1:Evansville Purple Aces
Collegecaps1:14
Collegegoals1:6
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Villarreal C
Caps1:36
Goals1:5
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Calahorra (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:2
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Almería B
Caps3:9
Goals3:2
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Cádiz Mirandilla
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Ursaria
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Little Rock Rangers
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:22 January 2024

Ignacio Díaz Barragán (born 27 June 2000) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker for the Evansville Purple Aces collegiately and for the Little Rock Rangers in USL League Two.

Club career

As a youth player, Díaz joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Villarreal, where he was considered a prospect.[1]

On 22 January 2024, it was announced that Díaz would be joining the Little Rock Rangers for the 2024 USL League Two season.[2]

International career

Díaz represented Spain internationally at youth level, helping them win the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[3]

College career

In 2022, Díaz joined the Evansville Purple Aces in the United States, where he was regarded as one of the team's most important players.[4]

Personal life

Diaz is the son of a Spanish football manager and the grandson of a Spanish footballer (Ignacio Díaz Olivares).[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Te tienes que lavar la ropa y los viajes en bus son interminables; esa sí es la realidad del fútbol". relevo.com.
  2. Web site: The Rangers are proud to welcome Nacho Diaz for the upcoming season! . Twitter.com . . 22 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Nacho Díaz - Diario Jaen article.
  4. Web site: Nacho Diaz made his name known in Spain. Now he's thriving for Evansville men's soccer. courierpress.com.
  5. Web site: Uno de los nuestros: Nacho Díaz. palabradefutbol.com.