Paulo Cesar Diaz Huincales
31-Year-Old
Atlanta United
MLS
Signs with Atlanta United
Diaz signed with Atlanta United through the 2027-28 season, with options for 2028-29 and 2029-30, after departing River Plate, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Diaz has made 364 career club appearances with 27 goals and 11 assists across stints in Chile, Argentina and Saudi Arabia, winning eight titles along the way, including seven trophies during his seven seasons at River Plate. The center back began his career at Palestino before moving through Colo-Colo, San Lorenzo and Al-Ahli, adding 69 appearances for San Lorenzo alone with eight goals and four assists. He has also made 56 appearances for Chile's national team, including 25 World Cup qualifying matches and five Copa America appearances. Diaz is expected to bring experience and defensive stability to Atlanta United's backline once his international roster paperwork is finalized.
Diaz has made 364 career club appearances with 27 goals and 11 assists across stints in Chile, Argentina and Saudi Arabia, winning eight titles along the way, including seven trophies during his seven seasons at River Plate. The center back began his career at Palestino before moving through Colo-Colo, San Lorenzo and Al-Ahli, adding 69 appearances for San Lorenzo alone with eight goals and four assists. He has also made 56 appearances for Chile's national team, including 25 World Cup qualifying matches and five Copa America appearances. Diaz is expected to bring experience and defensive stability to Atlanta United's backline once his international roster paperwork is finalized.
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