Place of birth Recife, Brazil Team Apps | Years Team Height 1.85 m | |
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Full name Diego Claudino da Silva Date of birth (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993 (age 23) Current team Santos
(on loan from Náutico) | ||
Diego Claudino da Silva (born 26 March 1993), known as Diego Silva or simply Diego, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Santos, on loan from Náutico, as a central defender.
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Club career
Born in Recife, Pernambuco, Diego was a Náutico youth graduate. In January 2013 he was promoted to the main squad, and made his senior debut late in the month by starting in a 2–2 Campeonato Pernambucano away draw against Chã Grande/Decisão.
On 16 October 2013 Diego made his Série A debut, coming on as a late substitute for Derley in a 0–3 away loss against São Paulo. He finished the campaign with six appearances, as his side suffered relegation as dead last; he also extended his contract until 2015 shortly after his top level debut.
After being rarely used in 2014, Diego was a regular starter in 2015. He scored his first professional goal on 16 May 2015, scoring a last-minute winner in a victory at Boa Esporte.
In July 2015, Diego suffered a knee injury, being sidelined for two months. He subsequently lost his starting spot after his return, and was released.
On 13 January 2015 Diego joined Santos, being initially assigned to the B-team. Sixteen days later he was promoted to the main squad, due to limited options in his position.