ARGENTINA - Player Profile

Ángel di María

Ángel di María

NAME:

Ángel di María

BORN:

14/2/1988 in Rosario

POSITION:

MD

CLUB:

SL Benfica (Portugal)

PREVIOUS CLUBS:

Rosario Central

INTERNATIONAL CAPS:

8 (1 goal)

INTERNATIONAL DEBUT:

6/9/2008 vs Paraguay

7 Ángel di María

Di Maria began his professional career at Rosario Central in 2005, after four years as a youngster at the club.


In 2007 he joined Benfica, but his outstanding form in the 2009/10 season has seen him linked with big-money moves to clubs like Chelsea and Real Madrid.


He played for Argentina's Under-20 and Under-23 sides before appearing for the senior side in 2008.


He has been backed by coach Diego Maradona to become his country's next superstar.


 

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