Diego Leon: Man United defender Profile & Stats
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Diego Leon

Position: defender

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Name: Diego Basilio León Blanco
Birthdate: 03-04-2007
Age: 18
Birthplace: Colonia Yguazú, Paraguay
Height: 5' 10" (1.78m)
Weight: 13st 7lbs (83kg)
Years at Club: 2025-Present*
Signing Info: Transferred from: Cerro Porteno, 05/07/2025, £m + £m add ons
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Biography

Diego is the youngest of nine siblings and was raised in humble circumstances. His mother, Brígida Blanco, shared how he often played with a makeshift “ball”—a rolled-up piece of clothing—due to financial limits, From a very young age, he dreamed of playing for Cerro Porteño, a dream he realized when joining their youth academy around age 10

Club Career Overview
Cerro Porteño (2024–2025)
Diego made his senior debut on 2 August 2024 scored the only goal in a 1–0 win over Sportivo Ameliano

Appearances & Goals: Across 2024–2025, he totaled 31 league appearances and 3 goals (plus 2 Copa Libertadores matches with one more goal), summing up to 33 matches and 4 goals

Recognition: Named Player of the Month in Paraguayan Primera División for July 2024 (even before his official debut), and ranked 4th globally among Under‑18 talents by

Manchester United (2025–Present)
Transfer Agreement: United finalized a transfer with Cerro Porteño in January 2025, with the move activating in July after Diego turned 18, the official signing came 5th July 2025 — Diego officially joined Manchester United as their second summer signing under manager Rúben Amorim.

Playing Style & Perception
Diego is celebrated for his exceptional athleticism, physical strength, and offensive drive from defence. Initially a winger, he carries those attacking instincts into his role as full-back. Coaches and analysts have described him as a “powerhouse” with immense potential
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Cultural Fit & First Impressions
He has quickly become beloved in the United dressing room, with Spanish-speaking teammates welcoming and supporting him — likening him to a "little brother" figure

During the Summer Series preseason, he had a memorable moment caught on camera—tripping outside the box but still earning a cheeky assist through his run; teammate Manuel Ugarte then jokingly teased him on social media.
 
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