Diego Restrepo

In January 2011, Restrepo signed a professional contract with Colombian soccer club América de Cali. He made his professional debut on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, in America's 1–1 tie vs. Pereira. Restrepo moved to Venezuelan club Deportivo Táchira on December 30, 2011. He played 8 competitive matches for Tachira, 4 in the Venezuelan Cup, and 4 in the Venezuelan First Division. He finished the season as Tachira's starter. On March 20, 2013, the Tampa Bay Rowdies announced that Restrepo had signed a two-year contract with the club. He excelled after being named the Rowdies starting goalkeeper, playing in 26 matches in all competitions. He was named the "NASL Player Of The Week" 3 times and to the "NASL Team Of the Week" 7 times in 2013. During the Rowdies' 2014 preseason training, Restrepo tore his Achilles tendon and was sidelined for the entirety of the 2014 season. On November 6, Restrepo announced he would be moving on from Tampa Bay. Restrepo signed with USL club Charlotte Independence on February 24, 2015. During his short stay with Charlotte, he played in 3 matches, 2 in the U.S. Open Cup and 1 in USL league play. In June 2015, Restrepo is transferred to Metropolitanos FC, returning to the Venezuelan First Division. On August 1, 2015, Restrepo takes over the starting role at Metropolitanos, helping the team snap a 3-game losing streak. Restrepo stays as Metropolitanos starting goalkeeper, making 16 starts in all competitions, including 12 league starts. Restrepo joined…

Despite being born in Venezuela, Restrepo has represented the United States at the youth level. He is a graduate of the U.S. U-17 Residency Program. In 2005, he was a member of the U.S. U-17 World Cup squad that participated in the 2005 Youth World Cup in Peru. He has also been a member of the U.S. U-20 National Team.

Following his retirement from playing in 2020, Restrepo transitioned into coaching.

Austin FC

Restrepo started his club coaching career in 2020 as the academy goalkeeping coach for Major League Soccer side Austin FC.

D.C. United

In February 2022, Restrepo was hired as the Head of Goalkeeping for D.C. United, joining the staff of head coach Hernán Losada and later working under Wayne Rooney. On December 14, 2023, Restrepo was announced as Head of Goalkeeper for Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League. He was reunited with general manager Lucy Rushton, who worked in the same position while Restrepo was at D.C. United.

Bay FC

In December 2023, Restrepo was appointed as the Head of Goalkeeping for Bay FC ahead of their inaugural season in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). "Bay FC Announces Coaching Staff Ahead of Inaugural Season". Bay FC. December 14, 2023.

Manchester City

In September 2024, Restrepo joined Manchester City Women of the English Women's Super League as the first-team goalkeeping coach. "Diego Restrepo named Goalkeeper Coach for Manchester City". Ignite Talent. September 1, 2024.

Wales National Team

Concurrent with his club duties, Restrepo currently serves as the goalkeeping coach for the Wales women's national football team.

Restrepo was born in Mérida, Venezuela, and grew up in Colombia and the United States. He played college soccer at the University of South Florida for two years before transferring to the University of Virginia. In 2009, he helped lead the Cavaliers to the NCAA National Championship, earning Defensive MVP honors for the tournament. During the '09 championship season, Restrepo broke school records previously held by Tony Meola for games played (25), minutes played (2348), shutouts (16), consecutive shutouts (11) and consecutive scoreless minutes (1176). He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the ACC Tournament and Defensive Most Valuable Player of the NCAA Tournament. During his college years Restrepo also played for the Bradenton Academics in the USL Premier Development League.