Diego Martín Caballero
Diego Martín Caballero Manzanares (born 13 June 1991) is an Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Gibraltarian club Mons Calpe. Mainly a left back, he can also play as a defensive midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Diego Martín Caballero Manzanares | ||
Date of birth | 13 June 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Left back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Mons Calpe | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
2003–2012 | Nueva Chicago | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Nueva Chicago | 53 | (0) |
2016 | Girona B | 6 | (0) |
2016–2017 | 1.FC Heiningen | 3 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Sant Rafel FC | ||
2020– | Mons Calpe | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 February 2020 |
Club career
Born in Montevideo, Caballero moved to Argentina at early age and graduated from Nueva Chicago's youth setup. He made his senior debut on 25 May 2012, starting in a 1–1 Primera B Metropolitana home draw against Sarmiento; it was his only appearance of the campaign, which ended in promotion.
On 8 October 2012 Caballero made his professional debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Agustín Farías in a 1–1 draw at Huracán for the Primera B Nacional championship.[1] He contributed with 16 appearances as his side was immediately relegated back.
Caballero featured regularly during the club's two consecutive promotions, the last one to Primera División. He made his debut in the category on 23 March 2015, starting in a 0–1 home loss against San Lorenzo.[2]
On 21 February 2016 Caballero moved abroad, after agreeing to a contract at Spanish Segunda División side Girona FC and being immediately assigned to the reserves in the regional leagues.[3]
References
- "Nueva Chicago y Huracán sellaron un empate que no conformó a ninguno" [Nueva Chicago and Huracán sealed a draw which did not satisfy anybody] (in Spanish). Infobae. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- "San Lorenzo venció a Chicago y es el único escolta de Central" [San Lorenzo defeated Chicago and is the only scout of Central] (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- "Oficial: Girona, firma Caballero para el filial" [Official: Girona, Caballero signs for the reserves] (in Spanish). Todo Mercado Web. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2016.