Diego Godín

From Tekken City

Diego Roberto Godín Leal (born 16 February 1986 in Rosario) is an Uruguayan footballer currently playing with Tekken City, as a central defender. Godin joined from Spanish La Liga club Villarreal CF in July 2010.

A fast and composed defender, he combines physical presence with an ability to play the ball comfortably from behind.

[edit] Club Career

Godín started his professional career with C.A. Cerro, moving at 20 to league powerhouse Club Nacional de Football. There, he quickly became captain due to his maturity and professionalism.

In August 2007, Godín signed a five-year deal with La Liga side Villarreal CF. scoring in just his second game, a 2–3 loss at CA Osasuna, on October 7, and participating with 24 matches in the club's best-league placement ever (second). He consolidated his starting position in the subsequent seasons, mostly partnering Argentine Gonzalo Rodríguez in the heart of the back four.

In July 2010, after the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Godín joined Tekken City for £11 million on a 3-year-contract. A deal was put in place for Jason Martínez to join the Spanish club as part of the deal.

[edit] International Career

Aged just 19, Godín made his debut for Uruguay, in a friendly defeat against Mexico, in Guadalajara. He represented the nation at the 2007 Copa América.

Godín was selected for the squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, starting in the opener against France (0–0), in Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, and playing in a further four matches for the eventual semifinalists.