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Ángel Di María

Ángel Di María is an Argentine professional footballer known for playing as a winger or attacking midfielder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ángel Di María is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder. He began his senior career with Rosario Central and later played for clubs including Benfica, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and Benfica again. He has also been a long-time member of the Argentina national team.

Early life and youth career

Di María was born in Rosario, Argentina, and came through the youth system at Rosario Central before making his senior debut there.

Club career

His European breakthrough came at Benfica, followed by major spells at Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and a later return to Benfica. He won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in 2013–14 and moved to Manchester United in 2014 for a British-record fee at the time.

International career

Di María has been a regular member of the Argentina national team since 2008 and has appeared in several major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and Copa América. He won Olympic gold with Argentina at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, scoring the decisive goal in the final.

Style of play

He is widely described as a versatile attacking player, used mainly on either wing or as an attacking midfielder.

Key facts

  • Di María began his professional career with Rosario Central before moving to Europe in 2007 to join Benfica.
  • He transferred to Real Madrid in 2010 and won the UEFA Champions League with the club in 2013–14.
  • He moved to Manchester United in 2014 for a British-record fee at the time.
  • He has been an Argentina international since 2008 and has represented the national team at multiple World Cups and Copa América tournaments.
  • He won Olympic gold with Argentina at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, scoring the decisive goal in the final.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Ángel Di María play?
He is primarily a winger and can also play as an attacking midfielder.
Which club did Di María start his career with?
He began his senior career with Rosario Central in Argentina.
What are Di María’s best-known club achievements?
His notable club honours include winning the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in 2013–14.
Has Di María played for Argentina?
Yes. He has been a full Argentina international since 2008.
Did Di María win an Olympic medal?
Yes. He scored the winning goal for Argentina at the 2008 Olympics, helping the team win gold.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngel_Di_Mar%C3%ADa
    Supports: Early career at Rosario Central and move to prominence at Benfica.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm4786071/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Argentina international career, Olympic gold, and major club transfers.
  3. Real Madridhttps://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/the-club/history/football-legends/angel-di-maria
    Supports: Date/place of birth, position, Real Madrid appearances, goals, and role at the club.
  4. Simple English Wikipediahttps://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngel_Di_Maria
    Supports: Career timeline, transfers, and major international tournament appearances.
  5. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/108223/angel-di-maria
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, position, height, and club biography.
  6. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.us/angel-di-maria/profil/spieler/45320
    Supports: Position, height, citizenship, and club status details.
  7. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/108223/angel-di-maria
    Supports: Club and nationality identification.
  8. Wikipedia (Spanish)https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngel_Di_Mar%C3%ADa
    Supports: Rosario Central debut and early career details.