Diego Llorente

Footballer

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Diego Llorente is a professional footballer from Spain, known for his defensive skills.

He began his professional career at Real Madrid, where he played from 2013 to 2017.

Llorente had a significant loan spell at Rayo Vallecano, where he scored his first top-flight goal.

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Biography

Early Life

Diego Javier Llorente Ríos was born in Madrid, Spain, where he began his journey in football at a young age. He joined Real Madrid's youth system in July 2002, just shy of his ninth birthday, showcasing his talent early on. Llorente made his senior debut with Real Madrid C in the 2012-2013 season, marking the beginning of his professional career.

Career

Llorente's career took off as he progressed through the ranks of Real Madrid, making appearances for Real Madrid Castilla and eventually debuting for the first team in La Liga during the 2012-2013 season. After a loan spell at Rayo Vallecano, where he scored his first top-flight goal, he continued to develop his skills at Málaga CF. In 2017, he signed a five-year contract with Real Sociedad, where he made an immediate impact by scoring in his league debut and contributing significantly in European competitions.

On the international stage, Llorente was called up to the Spain national team in 2016, making his debut in a friendly match against Switzerland. He was later included in the squad for UEFA Euro 2020, further solidifying his status as a key player for his country. As of 2023, Llorente plays as a centre-back for AS Roma, having also played for Leeds United and Real Betis in recent years.

Playing Style

Llorente is known for his strong aerial ability and good positioning on the field. He is versatile, capable of playing both as a central defender and a defensive midfielder, making him a valuable asset to any team he represents.

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Club career

Real Madrid

Born in Madrid, Llorente joined Real Madrid's youth system in July 2002, one month shy of his ninth birthday. In the 2012–13 season he made his senior debut, appearing with the C team in a 1–1 away draw against Caudal Deportivo in the Segunda División B. On 24 March 2013, Llorente made his first appearance with Real Madrid Castilla, coming on as a substitute for injured Iván González in an eventual 4–0 home win over Córdoba CF. On 11 May, he was an unused bench player for the main squad in a La Liga match at RCD Espanyol, but finally made his debut in the competition on 1 June, replacing Álvaro Arbeloa for the dying minutes of the last game of the campaign, at home against CA Osasuna. On 14 July 2015, Llorente moved to neighbouring Rayo Vallecano in a season-long loan deal. He scored his first goal in the top flight on 3 January 2016, the first in a 2–2 home draw against Real Sociedad, and was an undisputed starter as his team eventually suffered relegation as third from bottom. Llorente was loaned to Málaga CF also in the top tier on 8 July 2016.

Real Sociedad

On 26 June 2017, Llorente signed a five-year contract with Real Sociedad. In his league debut, on 10 September, he contributed one goal to a 4–2 away win against Deportivo de La Coruña after replacing Iñigo Martínez midway through the second half. Four days later, in his first appearance in European competition, he started and scored twice in a 4–0 home defeat of Rosenborg BK in the group…

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International career

Llorente was called up to the Spain national team by manager Vicente del Bosque in May 2016, for a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He made his debut later that month, replacing Cesc Fàbregas in the 3–1 win in Switzerland. On 24 May 2021, Llorente was included in Luis Enrique's 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

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Career statistics

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International

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Style of play

A right-footed player who possesses good positioning and is strong in the air, Llorente can operate as a central defender or defensive midfielder.

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Club: Real Sociedad (2017–2020)
Club: Leeds United F.C. (2020–2024)
Club: AS Roma (2023–2024)
Club: Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2013–2017)
Club: Real Madrid C (2012–2013)
Club: Real Madrid Castilla (2013–2015)
Club: Rayo Vallecano (2015–2016)
Club: Spain national under-20 football team (2013–2013)
Club: Spain men's national football team (2016–2022)
Club: Málaga CF (2016–2017)
Club: Real Betis Balompié (2024–)
National team: Spain

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