Alberto Diaz
Unicaja Malaga/PG/
SpainPlayer Info
Alberto Diaz is the defensive heartbeat and floor general for Unicaja Malaga in Spain's Liga ACB, a point guard revered for his tenacity and leadership. The 31-year-old Spaniard, born April 23, 1994, stands 190 cm tall and wears the number 9 jersey for his hometown club. Diaz is a product of Unicaja's youth system and has spent almost his entire career with the club, embodying its fighting spirit. His career highlight came in the 2022-23 season when he captained Unicaja to a stunning Copa del Rey championship, earning MVP honors for the tournament with his relentless defense and clutch play. He has also been instrumental in the team's consistent playoff appearances and their return to the EuroLeague. Individually, he has been named to the All-ACB Defensive Team multiple times. Known as "El Chacho" for his pesky on-ball defense, Diaz is the kind of player whose impact isn't always in the stat sheet but is felt by every opponent. His style is defined by non-stop hustle, intelligent playmaking, and an unwavering competitive fire, making him a fan favorite and the soul of Unicaja Malaga.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
Liga ACB 2024-2025Regular Season
GP
29
MPG
16.41
PPG
4.14
2PM%
67%
3PM%
33%
REB
2.07
AST
3.52
STL
0.79
BLK
0.07
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Liga ACB 2024-2025Regular Season
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
29
Games Started
5
Minutes
16.41
Points
4.14
Rebound
2.07
Assist
3.52
Block
0.07
Steal
0.79
Field Goal %
47%
3-Point Field Goal %
33%
Free Throw %
76%
Offensive Rebound
0.69
Defensive Rebound
1.38
Turnovers
0.69
Assists/Turnovers
5.1
Personal Fouls
1.24
Total Data
Points
120
Rebound
60
Assist
102
Block
2
Steal
23
Field Goal %
47%
3-Point Field Goal %
33%
Free Throw %
76%
Offensive Rebound
20
Defensive Rebound
40
Turnovers
20
Personal Fouls
36