Diego Pérez
Uruguayan footballer with notable career
Born
May 18th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Uruguay
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A footballer who played primarily as a defensive midfielder. Started professional career with Montevideo Wanderers and later joined Nacional in Uruguay. Played for several clubs in Europe, including AS Monaco, where notable achievements included winning Ligue 1. Represented the Uruguay national team, participating in the 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cups, contributing to the team's defensive strength.
Played for AS Monaco
Competed in 2010 FIFA World Cup
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