Neftalí Díaz
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Career & Clubs
Díaz started his career at Euro Kickers, where he formed a lethal strike duo with José "Chepe" Ardines. In January 1997 he moved abroad to play for Salvadoran side FAS. He also had spells in Uruguay with Bella Vista and Basáñez. Nicknamed Poeta de la Zurda, Díaz returned to San Francisco in summer 2002 after scoring 4 goals in a season at Atlético Veragüense. He returned to Veragüense in February 2008.
Díaz made his debut for Panama in a June 1992 friendly match against Honduras and has earned a total of 44 caps, scoring 7 goals. He represented his country in 6 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 1993 CONCACAF Gold Cup. His final international was a May 2005 friendly match against Venezuela.
In September 2012, he was appointed assistant to new manager José Anthony Torres at Sporting San Miguelito.
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- A.F.C. Euro Kickers (1989–1999)
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- C.A. Bella Vista
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- Basáñez
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- C.D. FAS (1997–1997)
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- Atlético Veragüense (2000–2000)
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- Atlético Nacional (2000–2001)
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- San Francisco F.C. (2001–2001)
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- Atlético Veragüense (2002–2002)
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- San Francisco F.C. (2002–2004)
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- Alianza F.C. (2005–2007)
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- Atlético Veragüense (2008–2008)
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- Panama men's national football team (1992–2005)
Personal
Díaz's son Érick Díaz is also a professional footballer and Panama international.
Clubs
- Basáñezcurrent
- C.A. Bella Vistacurrent
- A.F.C. Euro Kickers1989–1999
- Panama men's national football team1992–2005
- C.D. FAS1997–1997
- Atlético Nacional2000–2001
- Atlético Veragüense2000–2000
- San Francisco F.C.2001–2001
- Atlético Veragüense2002–2002
- San Francisco F.C.2002–2004
- Alianza F.C.2005–2007
- Atlético Veragüense2008–2008
Played together with
Adhemar CanavesiC.A. Bella Vista · 1925–1928- Adolfo BaránBasáñez · 1995–1995
- Adolfo BaránC.A. Bella Vista · 1983–1987
Adolfo MachadoAlianza F.C. · 2004–2010- Adolfo MachadoSan Francisco F.C. · 2013–2014
- Adrián BerbiaC.A. Bella Vista · 1996–2000
- Adrián PazC.A. Bella Vista · 1986–1987
- Adrián PazC.A. Bella Vista · 2000–2000
Agustín BalbuenaC.D. FAS · 1977–1978- Agustín CastilloC.D. FAS · 1996–1997
- Agustín VianaC.A. Bella Vista · 2001–2005
- Agustín VianaC.A. Bella Vista · 2008–2008
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Identifiers & aliases
Neftalí Díaz Cajar is a Panamanian retired football forward.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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