Diego Alves Carreira
Brazilian football goalkeeper, Valencia CF
Born
June 24th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Born in 1985, played as a professional football goalkeeper. Started career with Flamengo, achieving success in Brazilian leagues. Transferred to Valencia CF in 2011, becoming a key player. Achieved recognition for performances in La Liga and also played a significant role in Copa del Rey matches. Contributed to team successes during his tenure at Valencia.
Played for Flamengo in Brazilian Serie A
Defended for Valencia CF in La Liga
Achieved multiple clean sheets in Spanish competitions
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