Diego Farias (full name: Diego Farias da Silva) is a Brazilian professional footballer who has played as a forward/winger and attacking midfielder. Below is a concise profile focused on his time connected with Spezia Calcio and relevant career highlights.

• Full name: Diego Farias da Silva
• Date of birth: October 14, 1990
• Nationality: Brazil
• Position: Forward / Winger / Attacking midfielder

Career summary (selected clubs)

• Early career in Brazil (youth development and initial senior appearances).
• Signed by Cagliari (Italy) — spent multiple seasons in Serie A/Serie B with Cagliari and had several loan spells.
• Loan spells included Italian clubs such as Vicenza, Cesena, and importantly Spezia.
• Played for Spezia Calcio on loan during the 2014–2015 season, competing in Serie B. At Spezia he contributed as an attacking option, providing goals and assists and helping the team in their league campaign.
• After the Spezia loan he continued his career in Italy with other clubs, notably Benevento (where he had an extended spell), and later other Italian teams.

Notable attributes

• Versatility across the frontline and attacking midfield.
• Good pace and dribbling for taking on defenders.
• Adept at cutting inside to shoot and linking play between midfield and attack.

Style and impact at Spezia

• At Spezia he was used primarily as an attacking wide player or second striker, providing directness in the final third.
• His experience in Italian football allowed him to adapt tactically to Serie B's physical and tactical demands.

Career notes

• Though Brazilian by birth, the majority of his senior professional career has been in Italy.
• Career statistics (appearances and goals) vary by season and competition; for exact season-by-season numbers consult a current database such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway, or the club's historical records for up-to-date figures.

This summary provides a snapshot of Diego Farias’s background and role while associated with Spezia Calcio. For match-by-match stats or the latest club status, refer to live football databases or the clubs’ official sources.