Diego Godín

MKhanal 16 Mar,2022

Facts of Diego Godín

Religion
Christian
Ethnicity
White
Birth Name
Diego Roberto Godín Leal
Nationality
Uruguayan
Married to
Sofia Herrera
Currently Married
yes
Father
Julio Godin
Mother
Iris Leal
Children
`Mia

Contents:

Career & Net worth

Net Worth
$20 Million
Profession
football player
Currently Club
Athletico Mineiro

Relationship

Married to
Sofia Herrera
Currently Married
yes

Diego Godin is a well-known Professional football player. He is currently playing professionally in the Brazilian football league, Campeonato Brasileiro. Godin turned professional in 2003 with Cerro at the Uruguayan football league. Diego plays as a center-back for his club and country. 

Diego Godin was born Diego Roberto Godin Leal on February 16, 1986, in Rosario, Uruguay. He is among the two children born to Julio Godin and Iris Leal. Godin has a sister, Lucia Godin. Much about his early life is still under the radar. Regarding his physical appearance, Diego stands six feet and two inches tall and weighs 85 kg. 

Net Worth in Millions

Diego Godin has an estimated net worth of more than $20 Million. The player has earned most of his net worth through his football career. He is regarded as one of the most successful players from Uruguay. Godin received an annual salary of £4,836,000 while playing with Cagliari in 2021. He received £5,200,000 as his salary in 2021, including his signing bonus. 

Diego Diego has a sponsorship deal with Puma SOURCE: Instagram@diegogodin

Diego played with Inter Milan for a season in 2020 and received an annual salary of £6,552,000. In 2010, The player joined Athletico Madrid and signed a five-year contract for an estimated fee of £6.6 million. He was among the highest-paid players while playing with Athletic Madrid in 2019 with a basic salary of £8,788,000 and Joao Felix and Jan Oblak. Totaling his career earnings, it sums to more than $40 Million

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Father of Daughter

Diego is the proud father of a daughter. Godin exchanged his wedding vows with his longtime girlfriend, Sofia Herrera, in February 2019. They had been dating each other for some time before their marriage. Deigo is an active social media user and keeps sharing each other's pictures in his timeline.

DiegoDiego shares a photo with his wife and daughter SOURCE: Express Co Uk

Godin and Sofia welcomed their first child, Mia, in 2016. The duo shared the news through Instagram posts. The family of three is living a happy married life along with his wife and daughter. 

Diego Godin's Football Career and Stats

Diego started training with Defensor in 2000. The player trained with the team until 2003, joined Cerro and made his professional debut. The player remained with the club until 2006, appeared in sixty-three games, and scored six goals. In early 2006, Godin moved to Nacional and played for a season. The following season, Godin moved to Spain and joined Villareal. He spent the next three seasons with the club and then moved to Athletico Madrid in August 2010. 

Diego signed a five-year contract worth around €8 million or £6.6 million. He became a key player with the club in the upcoming seasons. In 2015 The player received numerous offers from English Clubs but rejected the proposals and signed until 2019. Godin was even nominated for the Ballon d'Or awards in 2016 and 2018. 

In July 2019, Diego moved to Inter Milan on a free transfer. He signed a three-year contract but moved to Cagliari after playing for a season with the club. Godin left the club in January 2022 and signed with Athletico Mineiro in Brazil.

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