Diego Forln Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography
Diego Forlán Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 74 kg |
Date of Birth | May 19, 1979 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Spouse | Paz Cardoso |
Diego Forlán is a former Uruguayan professional footballer who is best known for his playing position as a forward. He has built his name and reputation in the footballing industry not too long after his debut as a professional. Forlán, known for being a creative goalscorer, is also regarded as one of the best Uruguayan players of all time. On top of his achievements and array of outstanding records as a player representing Uruguay, he appeared to be one of the most competitive players during his reign. In addition to his row of victories, he’s a two-time winner of the Pichichi Trophy and the European Golden Shoe, and, he had individual success at the 2010 World Cup where he finished as the joint top scorer with five goals and winning the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player.
Before fame, he started as a youth player with Peñarol and Danubio before debuting with the Argentine club, Independiente. He had a successful career as a youth player and was even able to secure a spot to England with the Manchester United in 2002. He moved to Spanish’s Villarreal where he scored a total of 25 league goals and won the Pichichi Trophy in the summer of 2004. After two seasons, he then joined Atlético Madrid where he became the team’s top scorer and the first player to win the Pichichi Trophy twice, next to Ronaldo in the 1996-97 and 2003-04 seasons. Prior to his official retirement from professional football, he had a series of victories and scored 36 times for his country between 2002 and 2015, which included 6 goals at FIFA World Cups.
Born Name
Diego Martín Forlán Corazo
Nick Name
Cachavacha
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Montevideo, Uruguay
Nationality
Occupation
Retired Professional Footballer
Family
- Father – Pablo Forlán (Former Football and Tennis Player)
- Mother – Pilar Corazo
- Siblings – Alejandra Forlán Corazo (Sister)
- Others – Pablo Abel Forlán (Paternal Grandfather), María Mercedes Lamarque (Paternal Grandmother), Juan Carlos Corazzo (Maternal Grandfather)
Manager
Diego Forlán is represented by Back Sports S.A, Sports Management Company, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Position
Forward
Shirt Number
21 – Uruguay
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Diego Forlán has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Hispanic and White)
He is of Uruguayan, Italian, Basque, and Spanish descent.
Hair Color
Blonde (Natural)
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Greek Nose
- Thin Lips
- Long Jawline
- Thin Eyebrows
- Tall Height
- Shaggy Hair
Best Known For
- His array of achievements during his entire playing career as a professional footballer and his overall contributions as an athlete to the sports industry
- Being highly-regarded as one of the best Uruguayan players in history
First Football Match
In January 2002, he made his debut with the Machester United after he was signed for £6.9 million. He made his debut as a 76th-minute substitute to Ole Gunnar Solskjær in a 4–0 away win at Bolton Wanderers.
First Film
In 2011, he made his feature film debut as Forlan in the family-sport film Ivan’s Dream. However, he was uncredited for his role.
First TV Show
Apart from the broadcast of his football matches, he made his TV show debut as ‘Himself’ on Dream Team in 2004.
Personal Trainer
Professional athletes like Diego Forlán have surely worked their way to be recognized in the sports industry they have chosen. With that, training and strict diet plans are probably on top of the checklist for them to achieve their health and fitness goals as a sports player. Though Forlán may have long retired from being a pro-footballer, it seems as though many of his fans are still thrilled to know what his usual diet plans and workout parameters are like, given his well-maintained toned physique even after his exit from the footballing industry.
For his type of daily workout grind, he has not specifically mentioned any workout plans but looking at his Instagram, he randomly shares photos of him working out at a gym.
His typical diet plan is as follows –
Breakfast at 8 AM
- A plate of pineapple
- Some toast
- Brown bread with butter
- Yogurt
- Omelet paired with ham and cheese
- Freshly squeezed orange juice
Lunch at 1 PM (Usually takes place after 2-3 hours of training)
- Pasta or rice and chicken (preferably grilled, not fried)
- Spaghetti with oil and a bit of cheese
Afternoon Snack at 4 PM
- Blended smoothie orange and pineapple
- Some toasted sandwich plus cereals
Dinner at 9 PM
He has also stressed out the importance of staying hydrated all throughout the day. He usually consumes a lot of water all throughout the day to keep his body hydrated.
Diego Forlán Favorite Things
- Food – Omelettes with the white of the egg
Source – Indy 100
Diego Forlán Facts
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