Biography
Who is Brahim Díaz?
Early life and real name
Brahim Díaz Abdelkader Díaz was born in Málaga, Spain, on August 3, 1999. His father is of Moroccan-Riffian descent, and his mother is Spanish. He grew up in Málaga and began his youth football career at his hometown club, Málaga.
At the age of sixteen, Brahim moved to England after signing with Manchester City's youth academy in 2015. He progressed through the youth ranks at Manchester City and made his first-team debut during an EFL Cup match against Swansea City in September 2016.
Club career highlights
During his time at Manchester City, Brahim made several appearances across domestic competitions and won a Premier League winner's medal and the FA Community Shield. In January 2019, he transferred to Real Madrid on a deal running through 2025. He won the La Liga title during his first stint with Real Madrid in the 2019 to 2020 season.
Real Madrid loaned Brahim to AC Milan for three seasons. While playing in Italy, he helped AC Milan win the Serie A title in the 2021 to 2022 season and scored crucial goals in the Champions League. He returned to Real Madrid in June 2023, signing a contract extension until June 2027 and winning both La Liga and the Champions League in his first full season back.
International career
Brahim initially represented Spain at the youth level and made his senior debut for Spain in a friendly against Lithuania in June 2021, where he also scored a goal. In 2024, he decided to change his international allegiance to Morocco, the country of his father's heritage.
After making his debut for Morocco in March 2024, Brahim played in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil. He won the Golden Boot and scored in five consecutive matches as Morocco won the tournament. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he recorded four assists to help Morocco reach the quarter-finals.
Personal life
Brahim stands at a height of 170 centimeters. On August 2, 2026, he married his long-time partner, Luz Méndez. He maintains a professional football career in Spain while representing the Moroccan national team in international competitions.
Birthday and age
Brahim Díaz was born on August 3, 1999, which makes Brahim 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Brahim shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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