Quick Facts
Biography
Juan Manuel Díaz Martínez (born 28 October 1987) is a Uruguayan footballer. He currently plays for AEK Athens.
Career
Díaz was signed in January 2008. He made his debut 2-1 win over against Banfield on February 8, 2008. He scored his first Estudiantes goal against Rosario Central on April 25, 2008. He was sent off against LDU Quito on April 29, 2008.
During the 2008-09 season, Díaz was part of the Estudiantes squad that experienced finishing as runners up in Copa Sudamericana 2008 and then went on to win Copa Libertadores 2009. In January 2010, Club Atlético River Plate signed the Uruguayan wingback from Estudiantes.
On July 2010, Nacional made public his interest on the left wingback.
On 8 July 2016, Diaz signed a two years' contract with Superleague club AEK Athens for an undisclosed fee. "I am proud to be joining AEK and becoming a member of such an important club. It was my dream to continue my career in Europe and I want to thank the administration for the chance they gave me. From now on, what I want is to settle in as fast as I can and help the team achieve its season goals.I am ready to give my best for AEK and become an important part of my new club's future success", said the 29-year-old international.
International career
Díaz also capped for Uruguay U-20 at 2007 South American Youth Championship and 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
On July 27, 2010 he was reserved to play a friendly match with Uruguay first team against Angola in Lisboa .
Honours
Estudiantes de La Plata
- Copa Libertadores: 2009