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Hernan Diaz
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Hernan Edgardo Diaz (born 26 February 1965) is a former Argentine football right back. During his club career he played for Rosario Central, Los Andes, River Plate and Colon de Santa Fe.
Early career
Diaz started his career in the Argentine 2nd division with Rosario Central in 1985, after a short spell with Los Andes he returned to Rosario to help the club win the 1986-1987 Primera Division Argentina. His performances earned him a a place in the national team and he represented Argentina at the Copa America 1987 and 1989.
River Plate
Diaz joined River Plate in 1989, helping the club to win the 1989-1990 title in his first season he went on to win 8 league titles with the club as well as the Copa Libertadores in 1986 and the Supercopa Sudamericana in 1987. His 10 titles as a player make him the second most decorated player in the history of Club Atletico River Plate, second only to his long time team mate Leonardo Astrada's 11.
During his time at River Diaz played for Argentina at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Later career
Diaz left River to join Colon de Santa Fe in 2000 but returned for one last season with River in 2000-2001.
Facts
Diaz is the second most decorated player in the history of Club Atletico River Plate with 10 titles.
Diaz played 73 games in the Copa Libertadores, scoring 7 goals, the only Argentine to have played more Libertadores games was Julio Cesar Falcioni with 76.
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