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Diego Almeida

Diego Almeida Crespo (born 12 February 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for MLS Next Pro side Columbus Crew 2. Born in Spain, he represented Ecuador and Spain at youth international level, before making his senior debut for Ecuador in 2021.

International career

Born in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia, in 2018, Almeida was called up to the Ecuador national under-15 football team, the country of his parents, playing two games.[3] Following this, he would go on to represent the country of his birth, Spain, from under-15 to under-18 level.[4]

Following his registration to become a naturalised Ecuadorian citizen, Almeida made his debut in a 1–1 draw against El Salvador on 5 December 2021, coming on as a second half substitute for Gustavo Vallecilla.[5]

Career statistics

Club

As of 29 September 2022.[6]

International

As of matches played 6 December 2021.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Diego Almeida at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
  2. ^ Diego Almeida at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ Lincoln, Mark (27 November 2021). "Diego Almeida made his Ecuadorian Nationality Registration to be Summoned to the Ecuadorian National Team". 247newsagency.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  4. ^ San Antonio, Ivan (17 November 2021). "El PSG quiere 'robarle' a Diego Almeida al Barça" [PSG wants to 'steal' Diego Almeida from Barça]. sport.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b Diego Almeida at National-Football-Teams.com
  6. ^ Diego Almeida en Soccerway

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