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{{short description|Uruguayan football player (born 1986)}}
{{short description|Uruguayan footballer (born 1986)}}
{{family name hatnote|Godín|Leal|lang=Spanish}}
{{family name hatnote|Godín|Leal|lang=Spanish}}
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| image = Diego Godín 2018 (cropped).jpg
| image = Diego Godín 2018 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Godín with [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]] at the [[2018 FIFA World Cup]]
| caption = Godín with [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]] at the [[2018 FIFA World Cup]]
| fullname = Diego Roberto Godín Leal<ref>{{cite web|url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319|title=Acta del partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia|trans-title=Minutes of the match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia|publisher=[[Royal Spanish Football Federation]]|language=es|date=18 May 2019|access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref>
| full_name = Diego Roberto Godín Leal<ref>{{cite web|url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319|title=Acta del partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia|trans-title=Minutes of the match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia|publisher=[[Royal Spanish Football Federation]]|language=es|date=18 May 2019|access-date=17 June 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304121000/http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319|archive-date=4 March 2021}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|2|16|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce44/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf|title=FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™: List of Players: Uruguay|publisher=FIFA|page=30|date=15 November 2022|access-date=18 February 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218195301/https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce44/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf|archive-date=18 December 2022}}</ref><ref name=Bio>{{cite web|url=https://en.atleticodemadrid.com/jugadores/diego-roberto-godin-leal-2018-2019|title=Godín|publisher=Atlético Madrid|access-date=25 March 2019}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|2|16|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce44/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf|title=FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: List of Players: Uruguay|publisher=FIFA|page=30|date=15 November 2022|access-date=18 February 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218195301/https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce44/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf|archive-date=18 December 2022}}</ref><ref name=Bio>{{cite web|url=https://en.atleticodemadrid.com/jugadores/diego-roberto-godin-leal-2018-2019|title=Godín|publisher=Atlético Madrid|access-date=25 March 2019}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Rosario, Uruguay]]
| birth_place = [[Rosario, Uruguay]]
| height = 1.87 m<ref name=Bio/>
| height = 1.87 m<ref name=Bio/>
| position = [[Centre-back]]
| position = [[Centre-back]]
| currentclub =
| currentclub = Porongos
| clubnumber =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 =
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Estudiantes El Colla
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| youthyears2 = 2000–2003 | youthclubs2 = [[Defensor Sporting|Defensor]]
| youthclubs1 = Estudiantes El Colla
| years1 = 2003–2006 | clubs1 = [[C.A. Cerro|Cerro]] | caps1 = 63 | goals1 = 6
| youthyears2 = 2000–2003
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| years2 = 2006–2007 | clubs2 = [[Club Nacional de Football|Nacional]] | caps2 = 26 | goals2 = 0
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| youthclubs2 = [[Defensor Sporting|Defensor]]
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| years3 = 2007–2010 | clubs3 = [[Villarreal CF|Villarreal]] | caps3 = 91 | goals3 = 4
| years1 = 2003–2006
| years4 = 2010–2019 | clubs4 = [[Atlético Madrid]] | caps4 = 277 | goals4 = 17
| clubs1 = [[C.A. Cerro|Cerro]]
| years5 = 2019–2020 | clubs5 = [[Inter Milan]] | caps5 = 23 | goals5 = 1
| caps1 = 63
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| years6 = 2020–2022 | clubs6 = [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]] | caps6 = 39 | goals6 = 1
| goals1 = 6
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| years7 = 2022 | clubs7 = [[Clube Atlético Mineiro|Atlético Mineiro]] | caps7 = 5 | goals7 = 1
| years2 = 2006–2007
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| years8 = 2022–2023 | clubs8 = [[Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield|Vélez Sarsfield]] | caps8 = 19 | goals8 = 1
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| clubs2 = [[Club Nacional de Football|Nacional]]
| years9 = 2024– | clubs9 = Porongos ([[:es:Centro Recreativo Porongos Fútbol Club|es]]) | caps9 = 0 | goals9 = 0
| caps2 = 26
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| totalcaps = 543 | totalgoals = 31
| goals2 = 0
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| nationalyears1 = 2004–2005 | nationalteam1 = [[Uruguay national under-20 football team|Uruguay U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 14 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| years3 = 2007–2010
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| nationalyears2 = 2005–2022 | nationalteam2 = [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]] | nationalcaps2 = 161 | nationalgoals2 = 8
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| clubs3 = [[Villarreal CF|Villarreal]]
| caps3 = 91
| goals3 = 4
| years4 = 2010–2019
| clubs4 = [[Atlético Madrid]]
| caps4 = 277
| goals4 = 17
| years5 = 2019–2020
| clubs5 = [[Inter Milan]]
| caps5 = 23
| goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2020–2022
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| clubs6 = [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]]
| caps6 = 39
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2022
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| clubs7 = [[Clube Atlético Mineiro|Atlético Mineiro]]
| caps7 = 5
| goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2022–2023
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| clubs8 = [[Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield|Vélez Sarsfield]]
| caps8 = 18
| goals8 = 1
| totalcaps = 542
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| totalgoals = 31
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2005
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| nationalteam1 = [[Uruguay national under-20 football team|Uruguay U20]]
| nationalcaps1 = 14
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2005–2022
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| nationalteam2 = [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]]
| nationalcaps2 = 161
| nationalgoals2 = 8
| club-update = 23:15, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 20:59, 28 November 2022 (UTC)
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{fb|URU}}}}
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{fb|URU}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Copa América]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Copa América]]}}
{{Medal|Winner|[[2011 Copa América|2011 Argentina]]|}}
{{Medal|Winner|[[2011 Copa América|2011]]|}}
}}
}}
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'''Diego Roberto Godín Leal''' (born 16 February 1986) is a Uruguayan professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[centre-back]] for Porongos.


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Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/11-best-defenders-world#:VrNLoQvsvbOd1A|title=The 11 best defenders in the world|work=[[FourFourTwo]]|last=MacGregor|first=Gregor|date=18 December 2015|access-date=11 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3555690/diego-godin-is-showing-at-world-cup-that-he-is-the-best-defender-in-football|title=Uruguay's Diego Godin showing at World Cup that he's the best defender in football|publisher=[[ESPN]]|last=Jolly|first=Richard|date=5 July 2018|access-date=5 July 2018}}</ref><ref name=Contenders>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/08/soccer-ballon-dor-football-ronaldo-messi-kane-salah-kirby-bronze-hazard-liverpool-chelsea-real|title=Ballon d'Or 2018: contenders for football's global honour revealed|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|last=Dobson|first=Mark|date=8 October 2018|access-date=11 December 2018}}</ref> he started out at [[C.A. Cerro|Cerro]] and three years later was transferred to [[Uruguayan Primera División|Primera División]] side [[Club Nacional de Football|Nacional]]. He then spent the majority of his career in Spain, representing [[Villarreal CF|Villarreal]] and [[Atlético Madrid]] and winning eight titles with the latter club, including the [[La Liga]] championship in the [[2013–14 La Liga|2013–14 season]]. He also played in Italy with [[Inter Milan]] and [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]], in Brazil with [[Clube Atlético Mineiro|Atlético Mineiro]] and in Argentina with [[Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield|Vélez Sarsfield]], retiring in 2023.
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'''Diego Roberto Godín Leal''' (born 16 February 1986) is a former Uruguayan professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[centre-back]] for [[Argentine Primera División]] club [[Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield|Vélez Sarsfield]] and [[Captain (association football)|captained]] the [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay national team]].


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A [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay international]] from 2005 to 2022, Godín is the country's [[Uruguay national football team#Most appearances|all-time most-capped player]]. He represented the national side at four [[FIFA World Cup|World Cups]] and six [[Copa América]] tournaments, winning the [[2011 Copa América|2011 edition]] of the latter competition.
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Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/11-best-defenders-world#:VrNLoQvsvbOd1A|title=The 11 best defenders in the world|work=[[FourFourTwo]]|last=MacGregor|first=Gregor|date=18 December 2015|access-date=11 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3555690/diego-godin-is-showing-at-world-cup-that-he-is-the-best-defender-in-football|title=Uruguay's Diego Godin showing at World Cup that he's the best defender in football|publisher=[[ESPN]]|last=Jolly|first=Richard|date=5 July 2018|access-date=5 July 2018}}</ref><ref name=Contenders>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/08/soccer-ballon-dor-football-ronaldo-messi-kane-salah-kirby-bronze-hazard-liverpool-chelsea-real|title=Ballon d'Or 2018: contenders for football's global honour revealed|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|last=Dobson|first=Mark|date=8 October 2018|access-date=11 December 2018}}</ref> he started his professional career with [[C.A. Cerro|Cerro]] and three years later was transferred to [[Uruguayan Primera División|Primera División]] side [[Club Nacional de Football|Nacional]]. He since spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing [[Villarreal CF|Villarreal]] and [[Atlético Madrid]] and winning eight titles with the latter club, including the [[La Liga]] title in the [[2013–14 La Liga|2013–14 season]]. He also played in Italy with [[Inter Milan]] and [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]], and in Brazil with Atlético Mineiro.

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A [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay international]] since 2005, Godín is the country's [[Uruguay national football team#Most appearances|all-time most-capped player]]. He represented the national side at four [[FIFA World Cup|World Cups]] and six [[Copa América]] tournaments, winning the [[2011 Copa América|2011 edition]] of the latter competition.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Club career==
==Club career==

===Uruguay and Villarreal===
===Uruguay and Villarreal===
Godín started his professional career with [[C.A. Cerro|Cerro]] at the age of 17. After his good performances, he was transferred to [[Uruguayan Primera División|Primera División]] powerhouse [[Club Nacional de Football|Nacional]], where he quickly became [[Captain (association football)|captain]] due to his maturity and professionalism.<ref name=Death/>
Godín started his professional career with [[C.A. Cerro|Cerro]] at the age of 17. After his good performances, he was transferred to [[Uruguayan Primera División|Primera División]] powerhouse [[Club Nacional de Football|Nacional]], where he quickly became [[Captain (association football)|captain]] due to his maturity and professionalism.<ref name=Death/>
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In 2015, Godín rejected a transfer to [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]], managed by his former Villarreal boss [[Manuel Pellegrini]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfer-news-godin-12906167|title=Diego Godin confirms Man City interest in signing him|newspaper=[[Manchester Evening News]]|date=18 April 2017|access-date=11 March 2018}}</ref> On 28 October 2017 he became the foreign player with most appearances for the club, surpassing fellow stopper [[Luis Amaranto Perea|Luis Perea]] after his 315th against Villarreal;<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/laliga/godin-convierte-extranjero-con-mas-partidos-historia-del-atletico-6387264|title=Godín se convierte en el extranjero con más partidos en la historia del Atlético|trans-title=Godín becomes foreign player with most matches in the history of Atlético|newspaper=[[Sport (Spanish newspaper)|Sport]]|language=es|date=28 October 2017|access-date=10 January 2018}}</ref> he was nominated for the [[2016 Ballon d'Or|2016]] and [[2018 Ballon d'Or|2018]] [[Ballon d'Or]] awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/dec/12/cristiano-ronaldo-ballon-dor-fourth-lionel-messi|title=Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or for the fourth time|newspaper=The Guardian|date=12 December 2016|access-date=11 December 2018}}</ref><ref name=Contenders/>
In 2015, Godín rejected a transfer to [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]], managed by his former Villarreal boss [[Manuel Pellegrini]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfer-news-godin-12906167|title=Diego Godin confirms Man City interest in signing him|newspaper=[[Manchester Evening News]]|date=18 April 2017|access-date=11 March 2018}}</ref> On 28 October 2017 he became the foreign player with most appearances for the club, surpassing fellow stopper [[Luis Amaranto Perea|Luis Perea]] after his 315th against Villarreal;<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/laliga/godin-convierte-extranjero-con-mas-partidos-historia-del-atletico-6387264|title=Godín se convierte en el extranjero con más partidos en la historia del Atlético|trans-title=Godín becomes foreign player with most matches in the history of Atlético|newspaper=[[Sport (Spanish newspaper)|Sport]]|language=es|date=28 October 2017|access-date=10 January 2018}}</ref> he was nominated for the [[2016 Ballon d'Or|2016]] and [[2018 Ballon d'Or|2018]] [[Ballon d'Or]] awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/dec/12/cristiano-ronaldo-ballon-dor-fourth-lionel-messi|title=Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or for the fourth time|newspaper=The Guardian|date=12 December 2016|access-date=11 December 2018}}</ref><ref name=Contenders/>


On 20 February 2019, Godín scored the second goal in 2–0 home victory over [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]] in the [[2018–19 UEFA Champions League|Champions League round of 16]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/20/atletico-madrid-juventus-champions-league-match-report|title=Giménez and Godín put Atlético Madrid in charge against Juventus|newspaper=The Guardian|last=Lowe|first=Sid|date=20 February 2019|access-date=21 February 2019}}</ref> On 7 May, the 33-year-old announced he would be departing the [[Metropolitano Stadium]] after a nine-year tenure<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48186628|title=Diego Godin: Atletico Madrid defender to leave club this summer|work=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2019|access-date=8 May 2019}}</ref> and, on 1 June, he symbolically handed over the captain armband to [[Koke (footballer, born 1992)|Koke]] in the 1–1 draw against [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.intothecalderon.com/platform/amp/2019/5/16/18628471/koke-captain-lead-atletico-madrid-new-era-diego-godin-antoine-griezmann|title=Koke set to lead Atlético into new era|publisher=Into The Calderon|last=McTear|first=Euan|date=16 May 2019|access-date=17 July 2019}}</ref>
On 20 February 2019, Godín scored the second goal in 2–0 home victory over [[Juventus FC|Juventus]] in the [[2018–19 UEFA Champions League|Champions League round of 16]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/20/atletico-madrid-juventus-champions-league-match-report|title=Giménez and Godín put Atlético Madrid in charge against Juventus|newspaper=The Guardian|last=Lowe|first=Sid|date=20 February 2019|access-date=21 February 2019}}</ref> On 7 May, the 33-year-old announced he would be departing the [[Metropolitano Stadium]] after a nine-year tenure<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48186628|title=Diego Godin: Atletico Madrid defender to leave club this summer|work=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2019|access-date=8 May 2019}}</ref> and, on 1 June, he symbolically handed over the captain armband to [[Koke (footballer, born 1992)|Koke]] in the 1–1 draw against [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.intothecalderon.com/platform/amp/2019/5/16/18628471/koke-captain-lead-atletico-madrid-new-era-diego-godin-antoine-griezmann|title=Koke set to lead Atlético into new era|publisher=Into The Calderon|last=McTear|first=Euan|date=16 May 2019|access-date=17 July 2019}}</ref>


===Inter Milan===
===Inter Milan===
On 1 July 2019, Inter Milan announced they had signed Godín [[Free transfer (football)|for free]] on a three-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inter.it/en/news/68097/diego-godin-is-now-an-inter-player|title=Diego Godín is now an Inter player|publisher=Inter Milan|date=1 July 2019|access-date=1 July 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701043205/https://www.inter.it/en/news/68097/diego-godin-is-now-an-inter-player|archive-date=1 July 2019}}</ref> It was reported that he had already agreed to a pre-contract the previous January.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/godin-takes-secret-inter-medical-contract-details-revealed-13626|title=Godin takes secret Inter medical, contract details revealed|publisher=Calcio Mercato|date=25 January 2019|access-date=1 July 2019}}</ref> He made his debut in [[Serie A]] on 1 September, [[Substitute (association football)|coming on]] for [[Antonio Candreva]] for the final 11 minutes of a 2–1 win at [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.futbol.com.uy/Deportes/Italia-Debuto-Godin-en-el-Inter-que-gano-2-1-en-su-visita-al-Cagliari-Hubo-mas-uc728699|title=Italia: Debutó Godín en el Inter, que ganó 2–1 en su visita al Cagliari. Hubo más|trans-title=Italy: Godín debuted for Inter, who won 2–1 on their visit to Cagliari. There was more|publisher=Fútbol Uruguay|language=es|date=1 September 2019|access-date=6 October 2019}}</ref>
On 1 July 2019, Inter Milan announced they had signed Godín [[Free transfer (football)|for free]] on a three-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inter.it/en/news/68097/diego-godin-is-now-an-inter-player|title=Diego Godín is now an Inter player|publisher=Inter Milan|date=1 July 2019|access-date=1 July 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701043205/https://www.inter.it/en/news/68097/diego-godin-is-now-an-inter-player|archive-date=1 July 2019}}</ref> It was reported that he had already agreed to a pre-contract the previous January.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/godin-takes-secret-inter-medical-contract-details-revealed-13626|title=Godin takes secret Inter medical, contract details revealed|publisher=Calcio Mercato|date=25 January 2019|access-date=1 July 2019}}</ref> He made his debut in [[Serie A]] on 1 September, [[Substitute (association football)|coming on]] for [[Antonio Candreva]] for the final 11 minutes of a 2–1 win at [[Cagliari Calcio|Cagliari]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.futbol.com.uy/Deportes/Italia-Debuto-Godin-en-el-Inter-que-gano-2-1-en-su-visita-al-Cagliari-Hubo-mas-uc728699|title=Italia: Debutó Godín en el Inter, que ganó 2–1 en su visita al Cagliari. Hubo más|trans-title=Italy: Godín debuted for Inter, who won 2–1 on their visit to Cagliari. There was more|publisher=Fútbol Uruguay|language=es|date=1 September 2019|access-date=6 October 2019}}</ref>


In [[2019–20 Serie A|a season]] in which Inter finished one point behind champions Juventus, Godín scored his first ''Nerazzurri'' goal on 13 July 2020 in a 3–1 home victory over [[Torino F.C.|Torino]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/inter-eyeing-serie-leaders-juventus-231658746.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIc5vKVgxYNbxlRVHqlZNMUZFW3gMwnQBxZQilKojIBi6VA7NvMgYmeHNYKfbh6fF9luIAe2Zls1egmsjEA21d8ciyqaNrbGI1aUCAVlYTv0_e1-umbHEwK1efVkHUUNwYxVPMvFyLwRsYjaI0edTPCZhI4LKS2Zi0hkipCFpXCR|title=Inter eyeing Serie A leaders Juventus after surviving Torino scare – Godin|publisher=[[Yahoo Sports]]|date=14 July 2020|access-date=21 August 2020}}</ref> On 21 August he equalised against Sevilla in the [[2020 UEFA Europa League Final]] in [[Cologne]], a 3–2 loss for his side; only five other men had scored in the finals of European football's two top tournaments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/diego-godin-has-joined-an-exclusive-goalscoring-group-30783517|title=🎯 Diego Godin has joined an exclusive goalscoring group|publisher=One Football|last=Sanderson-Murray|first=Joel|date=21 August 2020|access-date=21 August 2020}}</ref>
In [[2019–20 Serie A|a season]] in which Inter finished one point behind champions Juventus, Godín scored his first ''Nerazzurri'' goal on 13 July 2020 in a 3–1 home victory over [[Torino F.C.|Torino]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/inter-eyeing-serie-leaders-juventus-231658746.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIc5vKVgxYNbxlRVHqlZNMUZFW3gMwnQBxZQilKojIBi6VA7NvMgYmeHNYKfbh6fF9luIAe2Zls1egmsjEA21d8ciyqaNrbGI1aUCAVlYTv0_e1-umbHEwK1efVkHUUNwYxVPMvFyLwRsYjaI0edTPCZhI4LKS2Zi0hkipCFpXCR|title=Inter eyeing Serie A leaders Juventus after surviving Torino scare – Godin|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=14 July 2020|access-date=21 August 2020}}</ref> On 21 August he equalised against Sevilla in the [[2020 UEFA Europa League Final]] in [[Cologne]], a 3–2 loss for his side; only five other men had scored in the finals of European football's two top tournaments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/diego-godin-has-joined-an-exclusive-goalscoring-group-30783517|title=🎯 Diego Godin has joined an exclusive goalscoring group|publisher=One Football|last=Sanderson-Murray|first=Joel|date=21 August 2020|access-date=21 August 2020}}</ref>


===Cagliari===
===Cagliari===
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===Atlético Mineiro===
===Atlético Mineiro===
On 12 January 2022, the 36-year-old Godín agreed to a one-year deal with [[Clube Atlético Mineiro|Atlético Mineiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://atletico.com.br/noticias/diego-godin-e-reforco-para-a-zaga|title=Diego Godín é reforço para a zaga|trans-title=Diego Godín is an addition for the defence|publisher=Atlético Mineiro|language=pt|date=12 January 2022|access-date=12 January 2022}}</ref> He scored on his debut on 6 February, a 3–0 win over [[Clube Atlético Patrocinense|Patrocinense]] in the [[Campeonato Mineiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2022/02/06/atletico-mg-x-patrocinense.htm|title=Godín marca na estreia, Hulk faz dois e Atlético vence mais uma no Mineiro|trans-title=Godín scores on debut, Hulk grabs brace and Atlético take another one in the ''Mineiro''|publisher=[[Universo Online]]|last=Martins|first=Victor|language=pt|date=6 February 2022|access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref> On 20 February, he started in the [[2022 Supercopa do Brasil]] which Atlético won after beating [[Clube de Regatas Flamengo|Flamengo]] in a [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shootout]].<ref name=SC>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/esporte/atletico-mg-vence-flamengo-nos-penaltis-e-conquista-a-supercopa-do-brasil|title=Atlético-MG vence Flamengo nos pênaltis e conquista a Supercopa do Brasil|trans-title=Atlético-MG beat Flamengo on penalties and conquer Brazilian Supercup|publisher=[[CNN Brazil]]|last=Silveira|first=Leandro|language=pt|date=20 February 2022|access-date=20 June 2022}}</ref>
On 12 January 2022, the 36-year-old Godín agreed to a one-year deal with [[Clube Atlético Mineiro|Atlético Mineiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://atletico.com.br/noticias/diego-godin-e-reforco-para-a-zaga|title=Diego Godín é reforço para a zaga|trans-title=Diego Godín is an addition for the defence|publisher=Atlético Mineiro|language=pt|date=12 January 2022|access-date=12 January 2022|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112204426/https://atletico.com.br/noticias/diego-godin-e-reforco-para-a-zaga|archive-date=12 January 2022}}</ref> He scored on his debut on 6 February, a 3–0 win over [[Clube Atlético Patrocinense|Patrocinense]] in the [[Campeonato Mineiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2022/02/06/atletico-mg-x-patrocinense.htm|title=Godín marca na estreia, Hulk faz dois e Atlético vence mais uma no Mineiro|trans-title=Godín scores on debut, Hulk grabs brace and Atlético take another one in the ''Mineiro''|publisher=[[Universo Online]]|last=Martins|first=Victor|language=pt|date=6 February 2022|access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref> On 20 February, he started in the [[2022 Supercopa do Brasil]] which Atlético won after beating [[Clube de Regatas Flamengo|Flamengo]] in a [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shootout]].<ref name=SC>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/esporte/atletico-mg-vence-flamengo-nos-penaltis-e-conquista-a-supercopa-do-brasil|title=Atlético-MG vence Flamengo nos pênaltis e conquista a Supercopa do Brasil|trans-title=Atlético-MG beat Flamengo on penalties and conquer Brazilian Supercup|publisher=[[CNN Brazil]]|last=Silveira|first=Leandro|language=pt|date=20 February 2022|access-date=20 June 2022}}</ref>


In April 2022, Godín said that one of the reasons for which he had returned to South American football was to play the Copa Libertadores, his return marking the first time he appeared in the tournament after a 15-year hiatus.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.ar/futbol/copa-libertadores/nota/_/id/10174058/diego-godin-atletico-mineiro-vuelve-jugar-conmebol-libertadores-15-anos%3fplatform=amp|title=Diego Godín vuelve a jugar la CONMEBOL Libertadores luego de 15 años|trans-title=Diego Godín plays the CONMEBOL Libertadores after 15 years|publisher=ESPN|language=es|date=6 April 2022|access-date=10 May 2022}}</ref> On 20 June, after failing to break into the starting team and aiming to play at the upcoming World Cup for Uruguay, he announced his departure in mutual terms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://atletico.com.br/atletico-acerta-rescisao-com-godin/|title=Atlético acerta rescisão com Godín|trans-title=Atlético agree termination with Godín|publisher=Atlético Mineiro|language=pt|date=20 June 2022|access-date=20 June 2022}}</ref>
In April 2022, Godín said that one of the reasons for which he had returned to South American football was to play the Copa Libertadores, his return marking the first time he appeared in the tournament after a 15-year hiatus.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.ar/futbol/copa-libertadores/nota/_/id/10174058/diego-godin-atletico-mineiro-vuelve-jugar-conmebol-libertadores-15-anos%3fplatform=amp|title=Diego Godín vuelve a jugar la CONMEBOL Libertadores luego de 15 años|trans-title=Diego Godín plays the CONMEBOL Libertadores after 15 years|publisher=ESPN|language=es|date=6 April 2022|access-date=10 May 2022}}</ref> On 20 June, after failing to break into the starting team and aiming to play at the upcoming World Cup for Uruguay, he announced his departure in mutual terms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://atletico.com.br/atletico-acerta-rescisao-com-godin/|title=Atlético acerta rescisão com Godín|trans-title=Atlético agree termination with Godín|publisher=Atlético Mineiro|language=pt|date=20 June 2022|access-date=20 June 2022}}</ref>


===Vélez Sarsfield===
===Vélez Sarsfield===
On 21 June 2022, Godín joined [[Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield|Vélez Sarsfield]] on a one-and-a-half year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://velez.com.ar/futbol/notas/2022/06/19/160101_bienvenido-godin|title=Bienvenido Faraón|trans-title=Welcome Pharaoh|publisher=Vélez Sarsfield|language=es|date=21 June 2022|access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> On 27 July 2023, he announced his retirement from football.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.football-espana.net/2023/07/27/atletico-madrid-and-uruguay-icon-diego-godin-announces-retirement-from-football |title=Atletico Madrid and Uruguay icon Diego Godin announces retirement from football |publisher=Football España |date=27 July 2023 }}</ref> Godín played his last professional match when Vélez visited [[Club Atlético Huracán|Huracán]] on the last round of the [[2023 Argentine Primera División]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-30 |title=Diego Godín le puso final a una brillante carrera |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/argentina/nota/_/id/12376991/diego-godin-velez-ultimo-partido-profesional-retiro |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=ESPNdeportes.com |language=es}}</ref>
On 21 June 2022, Godín joined [[Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield|Vélez Sarsfield]] on a one-and-a-half year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://velez.com.ar/futbol/notas/2022/06/19/160101_bienvenido-godin|title=Bienvenido Faraón|trans-title=Welcome Pharaoh|publisher=Vélez Sarsfield|language=es|date=21 June 2022|access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> He announced his retirement on 27 July 2023,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football-espana.net/2023/07/27/atletico-madrid-and-uruguay-icon-diego-godin-announces-retirement-from-football|title=Atletico Madrid and Uruguay icon Diego Godin announces retirement from football|publisher=Football España|last=Menzies|first=John|date=27 July 2023|access-date=30 July 2023}}</ref> playing his last match when his team visited [[Club Atlético Huracán|Huracán]] on the last round of [[2023 Argentine Primera División|the season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/argentina/nota/_/id/12376991/diego-godin-velez-ultimo-partido-profesional-retiro|title=Diego Godín le puso final a una brillante carrera|trans-title=Diego Godín put an end to brilliant career|publisher=[[ESPN Deportes]]|language=es|date=30 July 2023|access-date=30 July 2023}}</ref>

===Later career===
Godín came out of retirement in February 2024, signing for Uruguayan amateurs Porongos.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-internacional/godin-vuelve-futbol-ficha-porongos-98425737|title=¡Godín vuelve al fútbol y ficha por el Porongos uruguayo!|trans-title=Godín returns to football and signs for Uruguay's Porongos!|newspaper=Sport|last=Vélez Lucerón|first=Sergi|language=es|date=20 February 2024|access-date=21 February 2024}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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In 2011, Godín featured in Uruguay's successful [[2011 Copa América]] campaign, making one appearance as a late substitute in a 3–0 defeat of [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]] in [[2011 Copa América Final|the final]] after being bedridden for several days with a [[virus]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/diego-godin-atletico-madrid-la-liga-spain-champions-league-uruguay/|title=Names in the news: Diego Godin|publisher=[[Sportsnet]]|date=20 May 2014|access-date=25 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/los-10-pasos-que-llevaron-a-godin-a-convertirse-en-lider-2016224500|title=Los 10 pasos que llevaron a Godín a convertirse en líder|trans-title=The 10 steps who made Godín a leader|newspaper=[[El Observador (Uruguay)|El Observador]]|last=Señorans|first=Jorge|language=es|date=24 February 2016|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> He also participated in the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup]], partnering [[Diego Lugano]] in defence in four of the team's five matches as they reached the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.martiperarnau.com/victoria-fiel-al-manual-del-charrua/|title=Victoria fiel al manual del charrúa|trans-title=Win true to the ''Charrúa'' manual|publisher=Marti Perarnau|last=López Frau|first=Alberto|language=es|date=21 June 2013|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/23093790|title=Uruguay 2–2 Italy (Italy win 3–2 on pens)|work=BBC Sport|last=McKenna|first=Chris|date=30 June 2013|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref>
In 2011, Godín featured in Uruguay's successful [[2011 Copa América]] campaign, making one appearance as a late substitute in a 3–0 defeat of [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]] in [[2011 Copa América Final|the final]] after being bedridden for several days with a [[virus]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/diego-godin-atletico-madrid-la-liga-spain-champions-league-uruguay/|title=Names in the news: Diego Godin|publisher=[[Sportsnet]]|date=20 May 2014|access-date=25 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/los-10-pasos-que-llevaron-a-godin-a-convertirse-en-lider-2016224500|title=Los 10 pasos que llevaron a Godín a convertirse en líder|trans-title=The 10 steps who made Godín a leader|newspaper=[[El Observador (Uruguay)|El Observador]]|last=Señorans|first=Jorge|language=es|date=24 February 2016|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> He also participated in the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup]], partnering [[Diego Lugano]] in defence in four of the team's five matches as they reached the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.martiperarnau.com/victoria-fiel-al-manual-del-charrua/|title=Victoria fiel al manual del charrúa|trans-title=Win true to the ''Charrúa'' manual|publisher=Marti Perarnau|last=López Frau|first=Alberto|language=es|date=21 June 2013|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/23093790|title=Uruguay 2–2 Italy (Italy win 3–2 on pens)|work=BBC Sport|last=McKenna|first=Chris|date=30 June 2013|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref>


Godín was selected by coach [[Óscar Tabárez]] for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup|2014 World Cup]] and [[Captain (association football)|captained]] the team in three of their four games due to Lugano's absence through injury.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/uruguay/10810104/Uruguay-World-Cup-2014-squad.html|title=Uruguay World Cup 2014 squad|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=2 June 2014|access-date=24 June 2014}}</ref> On 24 June, he headed the only goal against [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in the final group fixture, sending the country through to [[2014 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|the knockout stage]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186465/match-report.html|title=Godin delights Uruguay, sends Italy home|publisher=FIFA|date=24 June 2014|access-date=24 June 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624230158/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186465/match-report.html|archive-date=24 June 2014}}</ref>
Godín was selected by coach [[Óscar Tabárez]] for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup|2014 World Cup]] and [[Captain (association football)|captained]] the team in three of their four games due to Lugano's absence through injury.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/uruguay/10810104/Uruguay-World-Cup-2014-squad.html|title=Uruguay World Cup 2014 squad|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=2 June 2014|access-date=24 June 2014}}</ref> On 24 June, he headed the only goal against [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in the final group fixture, sending the country through to the [[2014 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186465/match-report.html|title=Godin delights Uruguay, sends Italy home|publisher=FIFA|date=24 June 2014|access-date=24 June 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624230158/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186465/match-report.html|archive-date=24 June 2014}}</ref>


In May 2015, Godín was named as captain for Uruguay's defence of the Copa América during the [[2015 Copa América|2015 continental tournament]] in [[Chile]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2015.com/en/news/uruguay-confirm-copa-america-squad-numbers-with-rolan-taking-suarezs-no9/1g4mw7am9khxi1dcpc7jxfh8f4|title=Uruguay confirm Copa América squad numbers as Rolán lands Suárez's No.9|publisher=Copa América Chile 2015|date=5 June 2015|access-date=13 June 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612033334/http://www.ca2015.com/en/news/uruguay-confirm-copa-america-squad-numbers-with-rolan-taking-suarezs-no9/1g4mw7am9khxi1dcpc7jxfh8f4|archive-date=12 June 2015}}</ref> He was also picked for the [[Copa América Centenario]] squad, heading home from a [[Carlos Sánchez (Uruguayan footballer)|Carlos Sánchez]] long cross in the opener against [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]] where both teams ended with ten players (1–3 loss).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/06/05/mexico-3-uruguay-1-copa-america-centenario-match-recap|title=Mexico 3, Uruguay 1 Copa America Centenario match recap|publisher=[[Major League Soccer]]|date=5 June 2016|access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref> He won his [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|100th cap]] in the following match, a 0–1 defeat to [[Venezuela national football team|Venezuela]] at the [[Lincoln Financial Field]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2016/copa_america/1a_fase/jornada_2/grupo_c/uru_ven/|title=Uruguay se 'emborracha' de 'vinotinto'|trans-title=Uruguay get 'drunk' on 'vinotinto'|newspaper=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]|language=es|date=10 June 2016|access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/futbol/copa-america/2016/06/13/575e11b3ca47419a148b4570.html|title=Godín: "Es lindo cumplir 100 partidos"|trans-title=Godín: "It's a beautiful thing to celebrate 100 games"|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=13 June 2016|access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref>
In May 2015, Godín was named as captain for Uruguay's defence of the Copa América during the [[2015 Copa América|2015 continental tournament]] in [[Chile]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ca2015.com/en/news/uruguay-confirm-copa-america-squad-numbers-with-rolan-taking-suarezs-no9/1g4mw7am9khxi1dcpc7jxfh8f4|title=Uruguay confirm Copa América squad numbers as Rolán lands Suárez's No.9|publisher=Copa América Chile 2015|date=5 June 2015|access-date=13 June 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612033334/http://www.ca2015.com/en/news/uruguay-confirm-copa-america-squad-numbers-with-rolan-taking-suarezs-no9/1g4mw7am9khxi1dcpc7jxfh8f4|archive-date=12 June 2015}}</ref> He was also picked for the [[Copa América Centenario]] squad, heading home from a [[Carlos Sánchez (Uruguayan footballer)|Carlos Sánchez]] long cross in the opener against [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]] where both teams ended with ten players (1–3 loss).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/06/05/mexico-3-uruguay-1-copa-america-centenario-match-recap|title=Mexico 3, Uruguay 1 Copa America Centenario match recap|publisher=[[Major League Soccer]]|date=5 June 2016|access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref> He won his [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|100th cap]] in the following match, a 0–1 defeat to [[Venezuela national football team|Venezuela]] at the [[Lincoln Financial Field]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2016/copa_america/1a_fase/jornada_2/grupo_c/uru_ven/|title=Uruguay se 'emborracha' de 'vinotinto'|trans-title=Uruguay get 'drunk' on 'vinotinto'|newspaper=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]|language=es|date=10 June 2016|access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/futbol/copa-america/2016/06/13/575e11b3ca47419a148b4570.html|title=Godín: "Es lindo cumplir 100 partidos"|trans-title=Godín: "It's a beautiful thing to celebrate 100 games"|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=13 June 2016|access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref>
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Godín was also selected for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44344999|title=World Cup 2018: Uruguay leave out Gaston Ramirez|work=BBC Sport|date=2 June 2018|access-date=1 June 2019}}</ref> The following 25 March, at the [[2019 China Cup]], he made his 126th appearance against [[Thailand national football team|Thailand]], surpassing [[Maxi Pereira]] as the most capped player in the national team's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/godin-becomes-uruguays-most-capped-player/1826ffrd5w28m1fjv1h4ruixt8|title=Godin becomes Uruguay's most-capped player|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|last=Wilson|first=Sean|date=25 March 2019|access-date=1 June 2019}}</ref>
Godín was also selected for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44344999|title=World Cup 2018: Uruguay leave out Gaston Ramirez|work=BBC Sport|date=2 June 2018|access-date=1 June 2019}}</ref> The following 25 March, at the [[2019 China Cup]], he made his 126th appearance against [[Thailand national football team|Thailand]], surpassing [[Maxi Pereira]] as the most capped player in the national team's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/godin-becomes-uruguays-most-capped-player/1826ffrd5w28m1fjv1h4ruixt8|title=Godin becomes Uruguay's most-capped player|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|last=Wilson|first=Sean|date=25 March 2019|access-date=1 June 2019}}</ref>


In June 2019, Godín skippered the team to the quarter-finals of the [[2019 Copa América|Copa América]] in Brazil.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://copaamerica.com/en/news/We-missed-the-goal-but-we-made-an-effort-Diego-Godin/|title="We missed the goal but we made a great effort": Diego Godín|publisher=[[Copa América]]|date=June 2019|access-date=6 October 2019}}</ref> He repeated the feat [[2021 Copa América|two years later]], in the same country.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/diego-godin-ser-capitan-es-mas-que-llevar-una-cinta-y-ese-poder-tenes-que-usarlo-nid17062021/|title=Diego Godín: "Ser capitán es más que llevar una cinta, y ese poder tenés que usarlo"|trans-title=Diego Godín: "Being captain is more than wearing an armband, and you have to use that power"|newspaper=[[La Nación]]|last=Grosso|first=Cristian|language=es|date=17 June 2021|access-date=11 September 2021}}</ref> He played the full 90 minutes of his 150th cap on 10 October 2021, a 3–0 loss away to [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] in [[2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)|2022 World Cup qualification]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.efe.com/efe/america/deportes/suarez-godin-valverde-y-araujo-lamentan-la-goleada-sufrida-con-argentina/20000010-4649876|title=Suárez, Godín, Valverde y Araujo lamentan la goleada sufrida con Argentina|trans-title=Suárez, Godín, Valverde and Araujo lament the thrashing suffered against Argentina|publisher=[[EFE]]|language=es|date=11 October 2021|access-date=1 February 2022}}</ref>
In June 2019, Godín skippered the team to the quarter-finals of the [[2019 Copa América|Copa América]] in Brazil.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://copaamerica.com/en/news/We-missed-the-goal-but-we-made-an-effort-Diego-Godin/|title="We missed the goal but we made a great effort": Diego Godín|publisher=[[Copa América]]|date=June 2019|access-date=6 October 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006131953/https://copaamerica.com/en/news/we-missed-the-goal-but-we-made-an-effort-diego-godin/|archive-date=6 October 2019}}</ref> He repeated the feat [[2021 Copa América|two years later]], in the same country.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/diego-godin-ser-capitan-es-mas-que-llevar-una-cinta-y-ese-poder-tenes-que-usarlo-nid17062021/|title=Diego Godín: "Ser capitán es más que llevar una cinta, y ese poder tenés que usarlo"|trans-title=Diego Godín: "Being captain is more than wearing an armband, and you have to use that power"|newspaper=[[La Nación]]|last=Grosso|first=Cristian|language=es|date=17 June 2021|access-date=11 September 2021}}</ref> He played the full 90 minutes of his 150th cap on 10 October 2021, a 3–0 loss away to [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] in [[2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)|2022 World Cup qualification]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.efe.com/efe/america/deportes/suarez-godin-valverde-y-araujo-lamentan-la-goleada-sufrida-con-argentina/20000010-4649876|title=Suárez, Godín, Valverde y Araujo lamentan la goleada sufrida con Argentina|trans-title=Suárez, Godín, Valverde and Araujo lament the thrashing suffered against Argentina|publisher=[[EFE]]|language=es|date=11 October 2021|access-date=1 February 2022}}</ref>

He was also selected for the 2022 World Cup, being their captain in 2 of Uruguay’s games before being dropped in the 3rd one.


==Style of play==
==Style of play==
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An intelligent centre-back, Godín was mainly known for his leadership, positioning and calm composure, which allowed him to organise his back-line, read the game and anticipate plays. Aggressive, competitive and physical, he was also known for his aerial ability and his capacity to time his jumps effectively, which enabled him to defend high balls, score goals with his head on set pieces, and beat out larger players to the ball in the air.<ref name=Uomo/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimouomo.com/contraerea-diego-godin/|title=Contraerea Diego Godin|trans-title=Antiaircraft Diego Godin|publisher=Ultimo Uomo|last=D'Ottavi|first=Marco|language=it|date=28 May 2016|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Milan>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3527895/fearless-godin-a-throwback-to-milanesque-defending|title=Fearless Godin a throwback to Milanesque defending|publisher=ESPN|last=Gupta|first=Jayaditya|date=15 June 2018|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Hardman>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-om/news/move-over-sergio-ramos-uruguay-hardman-diego-godin-is-the/1e6gwl1mbaelh1y2g2sed45uok|title=Move over Ramos, Uruguay hardman Godin is the best defender in the world|publisher=Goal|last=Doyle|first=Mark|date=30 June 2018|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Trends>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/century-diego-godin-defy-trends-modern-football-atletico-madrid-inter-a9156056.html|title=Why Diego Godin was a cast-iron defender who single-handedly defied the trends of modern football|newspaper=The Independent|last=Delaney|first=Miguel|date=15 October 2019|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref>
An intelligent centre-back, Godín was mainly known for his leadership, positioning and calm composure, which allowed him to organise his back-line, read the game and anticipate plays. Aggressive, competitive and physical, he was also known for his aerial ability and his capacity to time his jumps effectively, which enabled him to defend high balls, score goals with his head on set pieces, and beat out larger players to the ball in the air.<ref name=Uomo/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimouomo.com/contraerea-diego-godin/|title=Contraerea Diego Godin|trans-title=Antiaircraft Diego Godin|publisher=Ultimo Uomo|last=D'Ottavi|first=Marco|language=it|date=28 May 2016|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Milan>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3527895/fearless-godin-a-throwback-to-milanesque-defending|title=Fearless Godin a throwback to Milanesque defending|publisher=ESPN|last=Gupta|first=Jayaditya|date=15 June 2018|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Hardman>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-om/news/move-over-sergio-ramos-uruguay-hardman-diego-godin-is-the/1e6gwl1mbaelh1y2g2sed45uok|title=Move over Ramos, Uruguay hardman Godin is the best defender in the world|publisher=Goal|last=Doyle|first=Mark|date=30 June 2018|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Trends>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/century-diego-godin-defy-trends-modern-football-atletico-madrid-inter-a9156056.html|title=Why Diego Godin was a cast-iron defender who single-handedly defied the trends of modern football|newspaper=The Independent|last=Delaney|first=Miguel|date=15 October 2019|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref>


Godín also stood out for his capacity to time his challenges, make blocks, interceptions and win the ball. Moreover, he was strong in one–on-one situations as his defensive positioning often allowed opposition players little time or space on the ball.<ref name=Uomo/><ref name=Milan/><ref name=Trends/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ball-winning-as-the-best-form-of-defence-is-becoming-a-dying-art-in-our-game-danny-higginbotham-a6856311.html|title=Ball-winning as the best form of defence is becoming a dying art in our game – Danny Higginbotham|newspaper=The Independent|last=Higginbotham|first=Danny|date=5 February 2016|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref> In addition to his defensive skills, he was also known for his technique, ball–playing ability and capacity to carry the ball out from the defence, which allowed him start plays from the back and create chances for teammates.<ref name=Milan/><ref name=Hardman/>
Godín also stood out for his capacity to time his challenges, make blocks, interceptions and win the ball. Moreover, he was strong in one–on-one situations as his defensive positioning often allowed opposition players little time or space on the ball.<ref name=Uomo/><ref name=Milan/><ref name=Trends/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ball-winning-as-the-best-form-of-defence-is-becoming-a-dying-art-in-our-game-danny-higginbotham-a6856311.html|title=Ball-winning as the best form of defence is becoming a dying art in our game – Danny Higginbotham|newspaper=The Independent|last=Higginbotham|first=Danny|date=5 February 2016|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref> In addition to his defensive skills, he was also known for his technique, ball–playing ability and capacity to carry the ball out from the defence, which allowed him to start plays from the back and create chances for teammates.<ref name=Milan/><ref name=Hardman/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==

===Club===
===Club===
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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j4031.html|title=Godín: Diego Roberto Godín Leal|publisher=BDFutbol|access-date=28 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/diego-godin/20153/|title=D. Godín|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=24 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.joueurs.diego.godin.14388.es.html|title=Diego Godín|publisher=Footballdatabase|access-date=6 June 2014}}</ref>
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
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!rowspan="2"|Club
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|[[2023 Argentine Primera División|2023]]
|[[2023 Argentine Primera División|2023]]
|Argentine Primera División
|Argentine Primera División
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|13||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||14||0
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!colspan="2"|Total
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!19!!1!!1!!0!!2!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!22!!1
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!colspan="3"|Career total
!colspan="3"|Career total
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!539!!30!!43!!4!!128!!9!!12!!1!!722!!44
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{{notelist}}
{{notelist}}


===International===
===International===
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[[File:A21_Marc_Janko_U03_Diego_Godín_3111.jpg|thumb|Godín (right) and [[Austria national football team|Austria]]'s [[Marc Janko]] in March 2014]]
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{{updated|match played 28 November 2022}}<ref name=RSSSF>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/dgodin-intl.html|title=Diego Roberto Godín – Century of International Appearances|publisher=RSSSF|last=Passo Alpuin|first=Luis Fernando|access-date=15 August 2017}}</ref>
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[[File:A21_Marc_Janko_U03_Diego_Godín_3111.jpg|thumb|Godín (right) and [[Austria national football team|Austria's]] [[Marc Janko]] in March 2014]]
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name=RSSSF>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/dgodin-intl.html|title=Diego Roberto Godín – Century of International Appearances|publisher=RSSSF|last=Passo Alpuin|first=Luis Fernando|access-date=15 August 2017}}</ref>
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
|-
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
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{{updated|match played 5 June 2016. Scores and results list Uruguay's goal tally first.}}<ref name=RSSSF/>
''Scores and results list Uruguay's goal tally first.''<ref name=RSSSF/>
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|+ List of international goals scored by Diego Godín
|+ List of international goals scored by Diego Godín
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'''Atlético Madrid'''
'''Atlético Madrid'''
*[[La Liga]]: [[2013–14 La Liga|2013–14]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/International/Atletico-Madrid-win-La-Liga-20140517|title=Atletico Madrid win La Liga|publisher=Sport 24|date=17 May 2014|access-date=29 January 2015}}</ref>
*[[La Liga]]: [[2013–14 La Liga|2013–14]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/International/Atletico-Madrid-win-La-Liga-20140517|title=Atletico Madrid win La Liga|publisher=Sport 24|date=17 May 2014|access-date=29 January 2015}}</ref>
*[[Copa del Rey]]: [[2012–13 Copa del Rey|2012–13]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpPartido?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=20104|title=Real Madrid – At. Madrid|publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation|language=es|date=17 May 2013|access-date=29 January 2015}}</ref>
*[[Copa del Rey]]: [[2012–13 Copa del Rey|2012–13]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpPartido?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=20104|title=Real Madrid – At. Madrid|publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation|language=es|date=17 May 2013|access-date=29 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608071715/http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpPartido?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=20104|archive-date=8 June 2013}}</ref>
*[[Supercopa de España]]: [[2014 Supercopa de España|2014]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.com/video-atletico-madrid-1-0-real-madrid-2-1-agg-highlights-mandzukic-goal-wins-atletico-1667012|title=VIDEO Atlético Madrid 1–0 Real Madrid (2–1 agg.): Highlights; Mandžukić goal wins Atlético the Spanish Super Cup|newspaper=[[International Business Times]]|last=Le Miere|first=Jason|date=22 August 2014|access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref>
*[[Supercopa de España]]: [[2014 Supercopa de España|2014]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.com/video-atletico-madrid-1-0-real-madrid-2-1-agg-highlights-mandzukic-goal-wins-atletico-1667012|title=VIDEO Atlético Madrid 1–0 Real Madrid (2–1 agg.): Highlights; Mandžukić goal wins Atlético the Spanish Super Cup|newspaper=[[International Business Times]]|last=Le Miere|first=Jason|date=22 August 2014|access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref>
*[[UEFA Europa League]]: [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League|2011–12]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000277/match=2007480/postmatch/report/index.html|title=Falcao at double as Atlético march to title|publisher=UEFA|date=9 May 2012|access-date=29 January 2015}}</ref> [[2017–18 UEFA Europa League|2017–18]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44113764|title=Marseille 0–0 Atlético Madrid|work=BBC Sport|last=Hafez|first=Shamoon|date=16 May 2018|access-date=17 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[UEFA Europa League]]: [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League|2011–12]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000277/match=2007480/postmatch/report/index.html|title=Falcao at double as Atlético march to title|publisher=UEFA|date=9 May 2012|access-date=29 January 2015}}</ref> [[2017–18 UEFA Europa League|2017–18]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44113764|title=Marseille 0–0 Atlético Madrid|work=BBC Sport|last=Hafez|first=Shamoon|date=16 May 2018|access-date=17 May 2018}}</ref>
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'''Uruguay'''
'''Uruguay'''
*[[Copa América]]: [[2011 Copa América|2011]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.mercopress.com/2011/07/25/uruguay-celebrates-well-into-early-monday-its-record-winning-15th-copa-america|title=Uruguay celebrates well into early Monday its record winning 15th Copa America|publisher=Merco Press|date=25 July 2011|access-date=24 May 2015}}</ref>
*[[Copa América]]: [[2011 Copa América|2011]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.mercopress.com/2011/07/25/uruguay-celebrates-well-into-early-monday-its-record-winning-15th-copa-america|title=Uruguay celebrates well into early Monday its record winning 15th Copa America|publisher=Merco Press|date=25 July 2011|access-date=24 May 2015}}</ref>
*[[China Cup]]: [[2018 China Cup|2018]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/43508944|title=Wales 0–1 Uruguay|work=BBC Sport|last=Pritchard|first=Dafydd|date=26 March 2018|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref> [[2019 China Cup|2019]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/futbol-internacional/uruguay-goleo-tailandia-diego-godin-hizo-historia_0_ADGPlNJAU.html|title=Uruguay goleó a Tailandia y Diego Godín hizo historia|trans-title=Uruguay thrashed Thailand and Diego Godín made history|newspaper=[[Clarín (Argentine newspaper)|Clarín]]|language=es|date=25 March 2019|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref>


'''Individual'''
'''Individual'''
*[[La Liga Player of the Month]]: April 2014, May 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lfp.es/noticias/premios-bbva-a-los-mejores-de-abril|title=Premios BBVA a los mejores de abril|trans-title=BBVA awards to best in April|publisher=[[Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional]]|language=es|date=30 April 2014|access-date=24 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lfp.es/noticias/premios-bbva-a-los-mejores-de-mayo|title=Premios BBVA a los mejores de mayo|trans-title=BBVA awards to best in May|publisher=Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional|language=es|date=19 May 2014|access-date=24 May 2015}}</ref>
*[[La Liga Player of the Month]]: April 2014, May 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lfp.es/noticias/premios-bbva-a-los-mejores-de-abril|title=Premios BBVA a los mejores de abril|trans-title=BBVA awards to best in April|publisher=[[Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional]]|language=es|date=30 April 2014|access-date=24 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lfp.es/noticias/premios-bbva-a-los-mejores-de-mayo|title=Premios BBVA a los mejores de mayo|trans-title=BBVA awards to best in May|publisher=Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional|language=es|date=19 May 2014|access-date=24 May 2015}}</ref>
*La Liga [[LFP Awards#Team of the season|Team of the Season]]: [[2013–14 La Liga|2013–14]], [[2015–16 La Liga|2015–16]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laliga.es/en/news/the-liga-bbva-team-of-the-season|title=The Liga BBVA team of the season|publisher=[[La Liga]]|date=19 May 2014|access-date=7 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205133841/https://www.laliga.es/en/news/the-liga-bbva-team-of-the-season|archive-date=5 December 2018}}</ref><ref name="2016 Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/atletico-madrid/story/2980651/griezmann-named-la-liga-player-of-year-diego-simeone-selected-as-top-coach|title=Griezmann named La Liga player of year, Diego Simeone top coach|publisher=ESPN FC|date=24 October 2016|access-date=25 October 2016}}</ref>
*La Liga [[LFP Awards#Team of the season|Team of the Season]]: [[2013–14 La Liga|2013–14]], [[2015–16 La Liga|2015–16]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laliga.es/en/news/the-liga-bbva-team-of-the-season|title=The Liga BBVA team of the season|publisher=[[La Liga]]|date=19 May 2014|access-date=7 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205133841/https://www.laliga.es/en/news/the-liga-bbva-team-of-the-season|archive-date=5 December 2018}}</ref><ref name="2016 Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/atletico-madrid/story/2980651/griezmann-named-la-liga-player-of-year-diego-simeone-selected-as-top-coach|title=Griezmann named La Liga player of year, Diego Simeone top coach|publisher=ESPN FC|date=24 October 2016|access-date=25 October 2016}}</ref>
*UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League#Squad of the season|2013–14]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2111959.html|title=UEFA Champions League squad of the season|publisher=UEFA|date=2 June 2014|access-date=24 May 2015}}</ref> [[2015–16 UEFA Champions League#Squad of the season|2015–16]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2369627.html|title=UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=30 May 2016|access-date=7 June 2016}}</ref> [[2016–17 UEFA Champions League#Squad of the season|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2476068.html|title=UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=5 June 2017|access-date=6 June 2017}}</ref>
*UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League#Squad of the season|2013–14]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2111959.html|title=UEFA Champions League squad of the season|publisher=UEFA|date=2 June 2014|access-date=24 May 2015}}</ref> [[2015–16 UEFA Champions League#Squad of the Season|2015–16]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2369627.html|title=UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=30 May 2016|access-date=7 June 2016}}</ref> [[2016–17 UEFA Champions League#Squad of the season|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2476068.html|title=UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=5 June 2017|access-date=6 June 2017}}</ref>
*[[UEFA Team of the Year]]: 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/news/021d-0e8eedd79b33-cc7486c8ad97-1000--uefa-com-team-of-the-year-2014-announced/|title=UEFA.com Team of the Year 2014 announced|publisher=UEFA|date=9 January 2015|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref>
*[[UEFA Team of the Year]]: 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/news/021d-0e8eedd79b33-cc7486c8ad97-1000--uefa-com-team-of-the-year-2014-announced/|title=UEFA.com Team of the Year 2014 announced|publisher=UEFA|date=9 January 2015|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref>
*UEFA Champions League Team of the group stage: 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2317348.html#champions+league+team+group+stage|title=Champions League team of the group stage|publisher=UEFA|date=15 December 2015|access-date=15 December 2015}}</ref>
*UEFA Champions League Team of the group stage: 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2317348.html#champions+league+team+group+stage|title=Champions League team of the group stage|publisher=UEFA|date=15 December 2015|access-date=15 December 2015}}</ref>
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*[[European Sports Media]] Team of the Year: 2015–16<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kicker.de/das-ist-das-esm-team-der-saison-653373/slideshow|title=Das ist das ESM-Team der Saison|trans-title=Meet the ESM-Team of the Season|publisher=[[Kicker (sports magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=6 June 2016|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref>
*[[European Sports Media]] Team of the Year: 2015–16<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kicker.de/das-ist-das-esm-team-der-saison-653373/slideshow|title=Das ist das ESM-Team der Saison|trans-title=Meet the ESM-Team of the Season|publisher=[[Kicker (sports magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=6 June 2016|access-date=25 June 2021}}</ref>
*UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: [[2017–18 UEFA Europa League#Squad of the season|2017–18]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=2560036.html|title=UEFA Europa League Squad of the 2017/18 Season|publisher=UEFA|date=17 May 2018|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>
*UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: [[2017–18 UEFA Europa League#Squad of the season|2017–18]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=2560036.html|title=UEFA Europa League Squad of the 2017/18 Season|publisher=UEFA|date=17 May 2018|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[FIFA World Cup awards#All-Star Team|FIFA World Cup Dream Team]]: [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dreamteam.fifa.com/en/home|title=FIFA World Cup™ Fan Dream Team|publisher=FIFA|access-date=22 July 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626225201/https://dreamteam.fifa.com/en/home|archive-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>
*[[FIFA World Cup awards#All-Star Team|FIFA World Cup Dream Team]]: [[2018 FIFA World Cup|2018]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dreamteam.fifa.com/en/home|title=FIFA World Cup Fan Dream Team|publisher=FIFA|access-date=22 July 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626225201/https://dreamteam.fifa.com/en/home|archive-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>
*[[International Federation of Football History & Statistics#IFFHS Men's World Team|IFFHS Men's World Team]]: 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://iffhs.de/iffhs-awards-2018-the-men-world-team-2018/|title=IFFHS Awards – The men World Team 2018|publisher=[[International Federation of Football History & Statistics]]|date=1 December 2018|access-date=4 December 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106194353/https://iffhs.de/iffhs-awards-2018-the-men-world-team-2018/|archive-date=6 January 2019}}</ref>
*[[International Federation of Football History & Statistics#IFFHS Men's World Team|IFFHS Men's World Team]]: 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://iffhs.de/iffhs-awards-2018-the-men-world-team-2018/|title=IFFHS Awards – The men World Team 2018|publisher=[[International Federation of Football History & Statistics]]|date=1 December 2018|access-date=4 December 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106194353/https://iffhs.de/iffhs-awards-2018-the-men-world-team-2018/|archive-date=6 January 2019}}</ref>
*IFFHS Uruguayan Men's Dream Team<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iffhs.com/posts/2118|title=IFFHS Men's All Time Uruguay Dream Team|publisher=International Federation of Football History & Statistics|date=15 August 2022|access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Uruguayan men's footballers]]
[[Category:Uruguayan men's footballers]]
[[Category:Footballers from Colonia Department]]
[[Category:Footballers from Colonia Department]]
[[Category:Men's association football defenders]]
[[Category:Men's association football central defenders]]
[[Category:Uruguayan Primera División players]]
[[Category:Uruguayan Primera División players]]
[[Category:C.A. Cerro players]]
[[Category:C.A. Cerro players]]

Latest revision as of 17:00, 12 July 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Godín and the second or maternal family name is Leal.

Diego Godín
Godín with Uruguay at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name Diego Roberto Godín Leal[1]
Date of birth (1986-02-16) 16 February 1986 (age 38)[2][3]
Place of birth Rosario, Uruguay
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[3]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Porongos
Youth career
Estudiantes El Colla
2000–2003 Defensor
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006 Cerro 63 (6)
2006–2007 Nacional 26 (0)
2007–2010 Villarreal 91 (4)
2010–2019 Atlético Madrid 277 (17)
2019–2020 Inter Milan 23 (1)
2020–2022 Cagliari 39 (1)
2022 Atlético Mineiro 5 (1)
2022–2023 Vélez Sarsfield 19 (1)
2024– Porongos (es) 0 (0)
Total 543 (31)
International career
2004–2005 Uruguay U20 14 (0)
2005–2022 Uruguay 161 (8)
Medal record
Representing  Uruguay
Copa América
Winner 2011
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Diego Roberto Godín Leal (born 16 February 1986) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Porongos.

Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation,[4][5][6] he started out at Cerro and three years later was transferred to Primera División side Nacional. He then spent the majority of his career in Spain, representing Villarreal and Atlético Madrid and winning eight titles with the latter club, including the La Liga championship in the 2013–14 season. He also played in Italy with Inter Milan and Cagliari, in Brazil with Atlético Mineiro and in Argentina with Vélez Sarsfield, retiring in 2023.

A Uruguay international from 2005 to 2022, Godín is the country's all-time most-capped player. He represented the national side at four World Cups and six Copa América tournaments, winning the 2011 edition of the latter competition.

Early life[edit]

Godín was born in Rosario to Julio Godín and Iris Leal. Aged 4, during a family gathering, he nearly drowned after trying to catch fish in a river, but eventually swam to shore without the help of anybody.[7]

Club career[edit]

Uruguay and Villarreal[edit]

Godín started his professional career with Cerro at the age of 17. After his good performances, he was transferred to Primera División powerhouse Nacional, where he quickly became captain due to his maturity and professionalism.[7]

In August 2007, Godín signed a five-year deal with La Liga side Villarreal,[8] scoring in just his second game, a 3–2 away loss against Osasuna on 7 October,[9] and participating in 24 matches in their 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.[10][11][12]

Atlético Madrid[edit]

On 4 August 2010, after experiencing his best season at Villarreal – 36 games, three goals – Godín joined Atlético Madrid on a five-year contract, after the two clubs agreed an initial fee believed to be around €8 million or £6.6 million.[13] He made his official debut for the Colchoneros on the 27th, playing the entire 2–0 win against Inter Milan in the UEFA Super Cup.[14]

Godín in action for Atlético in 2018

Godín signed a new contract with Atlético on 1 November 2013, keeping him at the club until 2018.[15] He scored four league goals during the campaign,[16][17][18] including one on the last matchday on 17 May 2014 against Barcelona which equalised the game at 1–1 to earn his team its first league title in 18 years.[19] A week later, again through a header, he repeated the feat in the final of the UEFA Champions League to put his team ahead, but Real Madrid eventually won 4–1.[20]

In 2015, Godín rejected a transfer to Manchester City, managed by his former Villarreal boss Manuel Pellegrini.[21] On 28 October 2017 he became the foreign player with most appearances for the club, surpassing fellow stopper Luis Perea after his 315th against Villarreal;[22] he was nominated for the 2016 and 2018 Ballon d'Or awards.[23][6]

On 20 February 2019, Godín scored the second goal in 2–0 home victory over Juventus in the Champions League round of 16.[24] On 7 May, the 33-year-old announced he would be departing the Metropolitano Stadium after a nine-year tenure[25] and, on 1 June, he symbolically handed over the captain armband to Koke in the 1–1 draw against Sevilla.[26]

Inter Milan[edit]

On 1 July 2019, Inter Milan announced they had signed Godín for free on a three-year deal.[27] It was reported that he had already agreed to a pre-contract the previous January.[28] He made his debut in Serie A on 1 September, coming on for Antonio Candreva for the final 11 minutes of a 2–1 win at Cagliari.[29]

In a season in which Inter finished one point behind champions Juventus, Godín scored his first Nerazzurri goal on 13 July 2020 in a 3–1 home victory over Torino.[30] On 21 August he equalised against Sevilla in the 2020 UEFA Europa League Final in Cologne, a 3–2 loss for his side; only five other men had scored in the finals of European football's two top tournaments.[31]

Cagliari[edit]

On 24 September 2020, Godín joined Cagliari on a three-year contract.[32] He played his first match for them on 4 October, in a 5–2 away defeat to Atalanta where he also scored.[33]

Godín left on 12 January 2022 by mutual agreement.[34]

Atlético Mineiro[edit]

On 12 January 2022, the 36-year-old Godín agreed to a one-year deal with Atlético Mineiro.[35] He scored on his debut on 6 February, a 3–0 win over Patrocinense in the Campeonato Mineiro.[36] On 20 February, he started in the 2022 Supercopa do Brasil which Atlético won after beating Flamengo in a penalty shootout.[37]

In April 2022, Godín said that one of the reasons for which he had returned to South American football was to play the Copa Libertadores, his return marking the first time he appeared in the tournament after a 15-year hiatus.[38] On 20 June, after failing to break into the starting team and aiming to play at the upcoming World Cup for Uruguay, he announced his departure in mutual terms.[39]

Vélez Sarsfield[edit]

On 21 June 2022, Godín joined Vélez Sarsfield on a one-and-a-half year contract.[40] He announced his retirement on 27 July 2023,[41] playing his last match when his team visited Huracán on the last round of the season.[42]

Later career[edit]

Godín came out of retirement in February 2024, signing for Uruguayan amateurs Porongos.[43]

International career[edit]

In 2005, at the age of 19, Godín made his debut for Uruguay in a friendly defeat against Mexico in Guadalajara. His first international goal came in another exhibition game, with Serbia and Montenegro in May 2006.[44] He represented the nation at the 2007 Copa América, playing in the opening 0–3 defeat to Peru before losing his place to Andrés Scotti in Uruguay's run to fourth place.[45]

Godín was selected for the squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He started in the opening match against France (0–0) in Cape Town,[46] and played in a further four matches for the eventual semi-finalists.[47]

Godín playing for Uruguay in 2010

In 2011, Godín featured in Uruguay's successful 2011 Copa América campaign, making one appearance as a late substitute in a 3–0 defeat of Paraguay in the final after being bedridden for several days with a virus.[48][49] He also participated in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, partnering Diego Lugano in defence in four of the team's five matches as they reached the semi-finals.[50][51]

Godín was selected by coach Óscar Tabárez for the 2014 World Cup and captained the team in three of their four games due to Lugano's absence through injury.[52] On 24 June, he headed the only goal against Italy in the final group fixture, sending the country through to the knockout stage.[53]

In May 2015, Godín was named as captain for Uruguay's defence of the Copa América during the 2015 continental tournament in Chile.[54] He was also picked for the Copa América Centenario squad, heading home from a Carlos Sánchez long cross in the opener against Mexico where both teams ended with ten players (1–3 loss).[55] He won his 100th cap in the following match, a 0–1 defeat to Venezuela at the Lincoln Financial Field.[56][57]

Godín was also selected for the 2018 World Cup.[58] The following 25 March, at the 2019 China Cup, he made his 126th appearance against Thailand, surpassing Maxi Pereira as the most capped player in the national team's history.[59]

In June 2019, Godín skippered the team to the quarter-finals of the Copa América in Brazil.[60] He repeated the feat two years later, in the same country.[61] He played the full 90 minutes of his 150th cap on 10 October 2021, a 3–0 loss away to Argentina in 2022 World Cup qualification.[62]

He was also selected for the 2022 World Cup, being their captain in 2 of Uruguay’s games before being dropped in the 3rd one.

Style of play[edit]

Despite his lack of pace or significant athleticism, Godín was regarded by pundits as one of the best and most consistent defenders in the world, and as one of the leading centre-backs of his generation. During the 2018 World Cup, Jack Watson of The Independent described him as "the best central defender in the world."[6][63][64][65][66]

An intelligent centre-back, Godín was mainly known for his leadership, positioning and calm composure, which allowed him to organise his back-line, read the game and anticipate plays. Aggressive, competitive and physical, he was also known for his aerial ability and his capacity to time his jumps effectively, which enabled him to defend high balls, score goals with his head on set pieces, and beat out larger players to the ball in the air.[66][67][68][69][70]

Godín also stood out for his capacity to time his challenges, make blocks, interceptions and win the ball. Moreover, he was strong in one–on-one situations as his defensive positioning often allowed opposition players little time or space on the ball.[66][68][70][71] In addition to his defensive skills, he was also known for his technique, ball–playing ability and capacity to carry the ball out from the defence, which allowed him to start plays from the back and create chances for teammates.[68][69]

Personal life[edit]

Godín married Sofia, daughter of José Herrera, a Uruguayan international who played in Serie A for Cagliari alongside compatriot Enzo Francescoli.[72] He is close friends with Antoine Griezmann, who played with him at Atlético Madrid. During the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals match against France, the latter did not celebrate his goal out of respect for the former and also club teammate José María Giménez; Godín is also godfather to Griezmann's daughter.[73]

Career statistics[edit]

Club[edit]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[74][75][76]
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cerro 2003 Uruguayan Primera División 2 0 0 0 — — 2 0
2004 Uruguayan Primera División 14 0 1 0 — — 15 0
2005 Uruguayan Primera División 17 1 0 0 — — 17 1
2005–06 Uruguayan Primera División 30 5 0 0 — — 30 5
Total 63 6 1 0 — — 64 6
Nacional 2006–07 Uruguayan Primera División 26 0 4 0 16[a] 2 — 46 2
Villarreal 2007–08 La Liga 24 1 3 0 7[b] 0 — 34 1
2008–09 La Liga 31 0 0 0 7[c] 0 — 38 0
2009–10 La Liga 36 3 2 0 6[d] 0 — 44 3
Total 91 4 5 0 20 0 — 116 4
Atlético Madrid 2010–11 La Liga 25 0 1 1 3[d] 1 1[e] 0 30 2
2011–12 La Liga 27 2 1 0 13[d] 1 — 41 3
2012–13 La Liga 35 1 5 0 1[d] 0 1[e] 0 42 1
2013–14 La Liga 34 4 5 2 10[c] 2 2[f] 0 51 8
2014–15 La Liga 34 3 3 0 9[c] 1 2[f] 0 48 4
2015–16 La Liga 31 1 3 0 12[c] 0 — 46 1
2016–17 La Liga 31 3 5 0 11[c] 0 — 47 3
2017–18 La Liga 30 0 3 1 12[g] 0 — 45 1
2018–19 La Liga 30 3 2 0 6[c] 1 1[e] 0 39 4
Total 277 17 28 4 77 6 7 0 389 27
Inter Milan 2019–20 Serie A 23 1 2 0 11[h] 1 — 36 2
Cagliari 2020–21 Serie A 28 1 0 0 — — 28 1
2021–22 Serie A 11 0 1 0 — — 12 0
Total 39 1 1 0 — — 40 1
Atlético Mineiro 2022 Série A 1 0 1 0 2[i] 0 5[j] 1 9 1
Vélez Sarsfield 2022 Argentine Primera División 6 1 0 0 2[i] 0 — 8 1
2023 Argentine Primera División 13 0 1 0 — — 14 0
Total 19 1 1 0 2 0 — 22 1
Career total 539 30 43 4 128 9 12 1 722 44
  1. ^ Ten appearances and two goals in Copa Libertadores, six appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Cup
  3. ^ a b c d e f Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
  4. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ a b c Appearance in UEFA Super Cup
  6. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Supercopa de España
  7. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, eight appearances in UEFA Europa League
  8. ^ Five appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
  9. ^ a b Appearances in Copa Libertadores
  10. ^ Four appearances and one goal in Campeonato Mineiro, one appearance in Supercopa do Brasil

International[edit]

Godín (right) and Austria's Marc Janko in March 2014
Appearances and goals by national team and year[77]
National team Year Apps Goals
Uruguay 2005 1 0
2006 9 3
2007 8 0
2008 9 0
2009 9 0
2010 7 0
2011 9 0
2012 9 0
2013 14 0
2014 11 1
2015 11 3
2016 9 1
2017 7 0
2018 11 0
2019 11 0
2020 4 0
2021 14 0
2022 8 0
Total 161 8

Scores and results list Uruguay's goal tally first.[77]

List of international goals scored by Diego Godín
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 27 May 2006 Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro  Serbia and Montenegro 1–1 1–1 Friendly
2 16 August 2006 Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt  Egypt 1–0 2–0
3 18 October 2006 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Venezuela 1–0 4–0
4 24 June 2014 Arena das Dunas, Natal, Brazil  Italy 1–0 1–0 2014 FIFA World Cup
5 8 October 2015 Estadio Hernando Siles, Paz, Bolivia  Bolivia 1–0 2–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
6 13 October 2015 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Colombia 1–0 3–0
7 17 November 2015  Chile 1–0 3–0
8 5 June 2016 University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, United States  Mexico 1–1 1–3 Copa América Centenario

Honours[edit]

Godín (right) and Sebastián Coates celebrate winning the 2011 Copa América

Atlético Madrid

Inter Milan

Atlético Mineiro

Uruguay

Individual

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