Diego Llorente

• Full name: Diego José Llorente Ríos
• Date of birth: 16 August 1993
• Place of birth: Madrid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Position: Centre-back / Right-back
• Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected)

• Real Madrid (youth and Castilla) – developed through Real Madrid’s academy and played for Real Madrid Castilla.
• Rayo Vallecano – loan (2014–2015) where he gained first-team experience in LaLiga.
• Real Sociedad – signed in 2017, became a regular starter and featured in domestic and European competitions.
• Leeds United – joined on loan in the 2020–2021 season; the loan was later made permanent. Played as part of Marcelo Bielsa’s and later managers’ defensive setups in the Premier League and Championship.
• Roma – joined on loan for 2022–2023 season (if applicable depending on date), featuring under José Mourinho; check current season for latest club status.

International career

• Spain national team – capped by Spain, including appearances in UEFA Nations League and friendlies. Participated in Spain’s squad selections in recent years and has been considered a reliable defensive option.

Playing style

• Ball-playing centre-back with good positional sense and ability to carry the ball out from the back.
• Comfortable defending in a high line, competent in one-on-one situations and aerial duels.
• Can also cover at right-back when required.

Notable facts

• Product of Real Madrid’s academy.
• Has experience in LaLiga, the Premier League, and European competition.
• Regarded for adaptability, tactical intelligence, and passing from deep.

Current status

Club affiliations and appearances can change with transfers and loans; for the most up-to-date club, appearances, and statistics, consult the latest club roster or a live football database such as the official Leeds United site, UEFA, FIFA, or major sports databases.