Quick Facts
Biography
Diego Lainez Leyva (born 9 June 2000) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club América.
Club career
América
Lainez was recruited by scout Ángel González along with his brother Mauro. Mauro decided to join Pachuca's academy, while Diego opted to join Club América.
On 1 March 2017, Lainez made his competitive debut with América in the Copa MX group stage match against Santos Laguna. Three days later, he made his league debut against León, becoming one of the club's youngest player to debut for the first team at 16 years old. On 19 March, after a lineup error that ruled out Gerson Torres from being eligible to play, Lainez was assigned to start against UNAM.
International career
Mexico U-17
Lainez was ruled out of the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship due to his activity with Club America's first team. He is still contemplated to be a part of the national team participating in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India.
Style of play
Lainez is regarded as a virtuous talent due to his tactical awareness and pace. He was featured in Goal.com's 2017 NxGn list of the world's best teenage players.