Player Details

Name

Diego Forlán

Height

5' 11"

Weight

165 lbs

Date of Birth

5.19.1979 (44)

Birthplace

Montevideo, Uruguay

Position

Forward
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Sounders' Nicolas Lodeiro scores golazo in Diego Forlan's testimonial match

Sounders' Nicolas Lodeiro scores golazo in Diego Forlan's testimonial match

Nicolas Lodeiro had some fun back home in Uruguay over the weekend, as the Seattle Sounders star joined a long list of luminaries taking part in Diego Forlan's testimonial match – and he scored a golazo to boot.  A celebration of Forlan's long and glittering career as he shifts into management
Transfer Watch: Diego Forlan interested in joining MLS, awaiting any offers

Transfer Watch: Diego Forlan interested in joining MLS, awaiting any offers
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Career Summary

CURRENT CLUB: Cerezo Osaka (Japan)

Diego Forlán has had a long and storied career who received the Golden Ball at the 2010 World Cup as the tournament's best player. The forward scored over 70 goals for Atletico Madrid over four seasons.

URUGUAYAN NATIONAL TEAM

Forlan has registered over 100 caps and scored more than 35 goals for the Uruguayan national team. He scored a total of five goals at the 2010 World Cup.

CLUB CAREER

Forlan had his most successful years with Villareal and Atletico Madrid from 2004 to 2011. He has played for Inter Milan, Internacional, and Cerezo Osaka since.