Ángel Di María

• Full name: Ángel Fabián Di María Hernández
• Date of birth: 14 February 1988
• Place of birth: Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Primary position: Winger / Attacking midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career highlights (selected)

• Rosario Central (youth & senior debut) — early career in Argentina.
• Benfica (Portugal) — breakout in Europe, won domestic titles and gained wider recognition.
• Real Madrid (Spain) — 2010–2014: won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League (2013–14).
• Manchester United (England) — 2014–2015: brief spell after a high-profile transfer.
• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) (France) — 2015–2021: key creative player, multiple Ligue 1 titles, domestic cups, and substantial assists/goals contribution.
• Juventus (Italy) — 2022: short-term stint.
• Benfica (return) — returned after Juventus, continuing professional career.

International career

• Argentine national team regular since mid-2000s.
• Member of Argentina squads at multiple FIFA World Cups and Copa América tournaments.
• Key contributor to Argentina's runners-up finish at the 2014 World Cup and part of the squad that won the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup (in latter tournaments he played an important role, including providing assists and experience).

Playing style

• Elite dribbler, pacey winger with excellent crossing and passing range.
• Known for vision, creativity, and ability to provide assists; also contributes goals from distance and set-piece deliveries.
• Versatile across either flank or centrally as an attacking midfielder.

Notable facts

• Renowned for high assist totals, especially during his PSG years.
• Has suffered some injuries during his career but maintained high performance levels at club and international level.
• Considered one of Argentina’s most creative attacking players of his generation.