Diego Perotti is an Argentine former professional footballer known for his versatility as a forward and attacking midfielder.
He began his professional career at Club Deportivo Morón in 2006 before moving to Sevilla FC in 2007.
At Sevilla FC, Perotti scored his first goal in May 2009, helping the team secure a third-place finish in La Liga.
Biography
Early Life
Diego Perotti Almeira was born in Moreno, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has Italian ancestry on his father's side. Growing up in a football-loving country, he was destined to pursue a career in the sport, following in the footsteps of his father, Hugo, who was also a footballer.
Career
Perotti began his professional journey at Club Deportivo Morón in 2006, where he played until 2007 before moving to Sevilla FC. At Sevilla, he initially joined the B team, helping them secure their place in the Segunda División. He made his first-team debut in February 2009 and quickly established himself as a key player, scoring his first goal in May 2009, which helped the team secure a third-place finish in La Liga. Despite facing injury challenges, he contributed significantly to the team until 2014.
In July 2014, Perotti signed with Genoa CFC, where he made his competitive debut shortly after. His career continued to flourish as he later joined AS Roma in 2016. On the international stage, Perotti represented Argentina, earning his first cap in November 2009 and being part of the preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Personal Life
Beyond the pitch, Perotti's personal life reflects his deep connection to football, influenced by his father's legacy. His journey through various clubs and leagues, including La Liga and Serie A, showcases his versatility as a forward and attacking midfielder, capable of playing with both feet. Although he has retired from professional football, his impact on the game remains significant, particularly in the clubs he represented and the national team.
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Career & Clubs
Sevilla
Born in Moreno, Buenos Aires of Italian ancestry on his father's side, Perotti joined Spain's Sevilla FC in the summer of 2007, from Club Deportivo Morón. At first he was assigned to the Andalusians' B team which had just won promotion to Segunda División, and proved instrumental as the side retained their league status. Perotti also started with the reserves in the 2008–09 season, receiving his first-team debut on 15 February 2009 as he appeared 15 minutes in a 2–0 win at RCD Espanyol. Often competing for a berth with another graduate, Diego Capel, his first goal for the club came against Deportivo de La Coruña on 23 May, as he scored in the 90th minute of the game to guarantee a third-place La Liga finish in the league, with the subsequent return to the UEFA Champions League. During 2009–10, Perotti won the battle with Capel and became Sevilla's first-choice in his position, starting the campaign on a high note. On 16 March 2010, he netted against PFC CSKA Moscow in the Champions League round of 16, but the Russian team won 2–1 away and 3–2 on aggregate. Perotti appeared in only 58 matches in all competitions from 2011 to 2014, mainly due to injuries. In February 2014, he was loaned to Boca Juniors in his homeland for six months.
Genoa
On 2 July 2014, Perotti signed for Italian club Genoa CFC after agreeing to a four-year contract. He made his competitive debut on 31 August, playing 69 minutes in a 1–2 home loss to SSC Napoli.
Roma
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On 9 November 2009, Perotti received his maiden call-up for the Argentina national team. He made his debut five days later, playing the last ten minutes of the 2–1 friendly loss against Spain in Madrid after having come on as a substitute for FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi. Perotti was named in a preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but he did not make the final cut.
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- AS Roma (2016–2016)
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- Argentina men's national football team (2009–2011)
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- Argentina national under-20 football team (2009–2009)
- League
- La Liga
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- Serie A
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- Süper Lig
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- Argentine Primera División
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- LaLiga 2
- National team
- Argentina
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- Boca Juniors (2014–2014)
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- Genoa CFC (2014–2016)
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- Club Deportivo Morón (2006–2007)
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- Sevilla Atlético (2007–2009)
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- Sevilla FC (2009–2014)
Personal
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron AnselminoBoca Juniors · 2023–2025
Aarón MartínGenoa CFC · 2023–2026
Abdoulay KonkoGenoa CFC · 2007–2008- Abdoulay KonkoGenoa CFC · 2011–2011
- Abdoulay KonkoSevilla FC · 2008–2011
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998- Abel BalboAS Roma · 1993–1998
- Abel BalboAS Roma · 2000–2002
- Abel BalboBoca Juniors · 2002–2002
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2004–2005
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2005–2005
Adaílton Martins BolzanGenoa CFC · 2006–2007
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Identifiers & aliases
Diego Perotti Almeira is an Argentine former professional footballer. Mainly a winger who could play with both feet, he also appeared as an attacking midfielder.
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