Diego Tristán
Spanish footballer and former striker
Born
January 5th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional footballer from Spain, celebrated for his role as a striker during a career that spanned from the mid-1990s to the late 2000s. Played for several clubs including Deportivo de La Coruña, where significant contributions helped the team win the Primera División title in the 1999-2000 season. Tristán also represented Spain at the national level, participating in international tournaments and achieving recognition for his scoring ability. After his time at Deportivo, he played for clubs in England, including a stint at Málaga CF, before concluding his career in the lower divisions of Spanish football.
Winning the La Liga title with Deportivo de La Coruña in 2000
Scoring 100 goals in La Liga
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