SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

DIEGO REYES
DIEGO REYES
DIEGO REYES
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Number
#2
Nationality
Mexico
Team
MEXICO (World Cup 94)
Coach
JUAN CARLOS OSORIO
Position
RB (Right Back)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 0 2 3 2 2 1 12 1.2 £1M

Diego Reyes

  • Full name: Diego Antonio Reyes Rosales
  • Date of birth: September 19, 1992
  • Place of birth: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Nationality: Mexican
  • Height: 1.92 m (6 ft 3 in)
  • Primary positions: Centre-back, defensive midfielder

Club career (selected)

  • Club América (Mexico) — senior debut and development; emerged from their youth system.
  • Porto (Portugal) — transferred in 2013; featured for the first team and played in domestic and European competitions.
  • Espanyol (Spain, loan) — spent time on loan in La Liga.
  • Frosinone (Italy, loan) — played in Serie A on loan.
  • Rangers (Scotland) — joined on loan; contributed defensively and with experience in European competitions.
  • Various clubs — later career included moves back to Mexico and further loans/short spells (clubs and dates vary by season).

International career with Mexico

  • Represented Mexico at youth levels, notably at the U-17 and U-23 teams.
  • Key member of Mexico’s senior national team from the early 2010s through the late 2010s and into the early 2020s, earning many caps predominantly as a centre-back or defensive midfielder.
  • Participated in major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup (2014, 2018 squads), CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying / Olympic tournament with youth teams.
  • Notable achievements include helping Mexico to youth-level successes and being a regular selection for World Cup qualifying and tournament squads.

Playing style

  • Strong in aerial duels due to height and physical presence.
  • Capable of playing both as a central defender and in front of the defense as a holding midfielder, offering tactical versatility.
  • Comfortable with the ball at his feet and competent in distributing from deep positions.

Notable facts

  • Began his professional pathway at Club América, one of Mexico’s biggest clubs.
  • Made the move to Europe as a young defender and gained experience across top leagues (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Scotland).
  • Considered one of Mexico’s prominent defensive prospects of his generation and accumulated substantial international experience.

Status note: Club affiliations and appearances change season to season; for the latest club and statistics, consult an up-to-date database or official club sources.