Paulo Díaz
River Plate/D/
ChilePlayer Info
Paulo Díaz is a Chilean international centre-back who has become a defensive rock for Argentine giants River Plate, known for his tenacity, athleticism, and leadership. The 31-year-old defender started his career at Palestino in Chile before moving to San Lorenzo in Argentina, where he developed into a top defender. His performances earned him a high-profile transfer to River Plate in 2019, where he has since won multiple trophies, including the Argentine Primera División and the Trofeo de Campeones. Díaz is a mainstay for the Chilean national team, featuring in Copa América tournaments and World Cup qualifiers. His game is built on aggressive defending, excellent recovery speed, and a never-say-die attitude that endears him to fans. Off the pitch, he is known for his intense focus and dedication. Now an established star at one of South America's biggest clubs, Díaz is considered one of the continent's premier defenders, vital to River's pursuit of more silverware.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2019/07/31
Al-Ahli SFC
River Plate3600000€
Transfer
2018/08/14
San LorenzoAl-Ahli SFC2630000€
Transfer
2016/01/25
Colo ColoSan Lorenzo920000€
Transfer
2015/06/30
PalestinoColo ColoSigned
2012/12/31
Palestino U21PalestinoSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
River Plate
Copa Argentina2026
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
90
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
65
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
10
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
4
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
1