Éder Díez

Early years

Born in Barakaldo in the Basque Country, Díez came through the youth ranks of Athletic Bilbao. He made his senior debut with farm team CD Basconia of the Tercera División, then rose to the reserves in Segunda División B. He spent the following seasons also in the third division, with Sestao River Club (relegated), Celta de Vigo B and SD Lemona (on loan). In July 2011, Díez dropped down a division to play for CD Ourense.

Portugal

Díez moved abroad in 2012, joining G.D. Chaves in Portugal's third tier. The team from Trás-os-Montes won the league title in his first season, and the following campaign he had his first professional experience in the Segunda Liga; for 2014–15 he was loaned back down a division to satellite club Juventude de Pedras Salgadas, before terminating his contract in December 2014. Díez then signed for C.D. Mafra of division three, now renamed the Campeonato de Portugal, and again won the league title in 2015. After a spell with F.C. Pedras Rubras, he returned to the second division in January 2016 when he moved to S.C. Covilhã until the end of the season with the option of another year. On 31 August 2016, Díez rescinded his contract after five games of the season and moved across the league to Varzim SC. In July 2017, having become a free agent, he signed for AD Fafe of the third tier.

Return home

On 31 January 2018, Díez ended his spell abroad when he signed for Pontevedra CF in Spain's third division. In July that…