
Swiss footballer
1983 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss footballer
Born
September 8, 1983
Age
~43 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
association football player
1983
Born in Zurich (1983-09-08)
Present
Age ~43
About
Diego Orlando Benaglio is a Swiss former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
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Diego Orlando Benaglio is a Swiss former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
The name Diego means "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is of Spanish origin.
Diego Benaglio was born on September 8, 1983.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.
The name Diego is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Diego — September 8, 1983
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
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Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
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