Angel Di Maria

Angel Di Maria has established himself as a prominent international footballer, known for his instrumental role in numerous championship victories for both club and country. After scoring the winning goal against Nigeria to secure Argentina an Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Angel Di Maria went on to establish himself as a prominent international footballer, known for his instrumental role in numerous championship victories for both club and country. Di Maria made his professional debut with Rosario Central in December 2005. He gained significant international attention after impressing at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he scored three goals and helped Argentina secure the title.

His club career rapidly accelerated with a move to Benfica in 2007, where he became a key player, contributing to a Primeira Liga win in 2009–10 and two Taça da Liga titles. His success in Portugal led to a significant transfer to Real Madrid in 2010. During his four years with the Spanish giants, Di Maria played a crucial role in securing a La Liga title in 2011–12 and a UEFA Champions League victory in 2013–14, notably being named Man of the Match in the final. In 2014, he joined Manchester United in a then-British record deal, and was selected for the prestigious FIFPRO Men’s World 11.

In 2025, he announced his anticipated return to his boyhood club, Rosario Central, bringing his storied career full circle and continuing to make an impact on the sport.