Diego Milito: Biography, Facts and Career
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Diego Alberto Milito (born 12 June 1979) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker. He was nicknamed El Principe ("The Prince" in English) because of his physical resemblance with former Uruguayan footballer Enzo Francescoli, who had the same nickname. Milito began his club career in Argentina with Racing Club in 1999, and later moved to Italian side Genoa in 2003. In 2005, he was acquired by Spanish club Real Zaragoza, where he remained for three seasons, before returning to Genoa in 2008. His prolific goalscoring exploits during his second spell at Genoa earned him a move to defending Serie A champions Inter Milan. He was pivotal in Inter's 2009–10 treble-winning season, scoring 30 goals in all competitions, including two in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final. He returned to Racing Club in 2014, where he retired in 2016. At the international level, Milito earned 25 caps for Argentina, scoring 4 goals, and represented his country in two Copa América tournaments and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Quick facts about Diego Milito
- Full name: Diego Milito
- Born: 1979-06-12
- Nationality: Argentina
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q76089
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Who is Diego Milito?
Diego Alberto Milito (born 12 June 1979) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker.
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Diego Milito is Argentina.
When was Diego Milito born?
Diego Milito was born on 1979-06-12.
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