DIEGO ALVES
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1M | |||||||||
Diego Alves
- Full name: Diego Alves Carreira
- Date of birth: July 24, 1985
- Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Club career (highlights)
- Flamengo (youth): Came through Flamengo’s youth system before moving early in his senior career.
- Almería (2007–2011): Moved to Spain and established himself as first-choice keeper at UD Almería in La Liga.
- Valencia CF (2011–2017): Signed by Valencia, where he became known for excellent shot-stopping and was first-choice for several seasons.
- AS Roma (loan, 2016–2017): Short loan spell in Italy.
- Flamengo (2017–2021): Returned to Brazil and rejoined Flamengo, winning multiple domestic and continental honors with the club, including Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and Copa Libertadores (2022 squad dynamics noted; his main contributions were across 2017–2021). He served as an experienced presence and contributed to Flamengo’s domestic success.
- Later career: After Flamengo he continued his career in Brazil; contract details and club status evolved after 2021.
International career
- Represented Brazil at various youth levels and made appearances for the senior national team. Often considered a strong option for Brazil in the goalkeeper role during his peak years.
Playing style and reputation
- Renowned for exceptional penalty-saving ability; at times held one of the best penalty-save records in top European leagues.
- Good reflexes, strong in one-on-one situations, and experienced command of the penalty area.
Major honors (selected)
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (with Flamengo)
- Copa Libertadores (with Flamengo — part of the club’s recent continental success)
- State championships and domestic cups with Flamengo
Notes
- Diego Alves is widely remembered by Flamengo supporters for returning to his hometown club later in his career and contributing veteran leadership to a successful period for the team.
- For up-to-date club status, match appearances, and current season statistics, consult the latest club roster or sports databases since transfers and squad roles can change season to season.