Biography
Who is Diogo Dalot?
Early life and youth career
Born in the city of Braga, Portugal, the athlete was named José Diogo Dalot Teixeira at birth. He began his path in the sport by joining the youth system at Porto in 2008 when he was nine years old. Throughout his development, he represented Portugal at various youth levels, playing for squads ranging from the under-15 to the under-21 age groups.
A major achievement in his development occurred in 2016. He was part of the Portugal under-17 team that secured the UEFA European Under-17 Championship trophy. During that specific tournament held in Azerbaijan, he scored twice in five matches, including a goal during the final against Spain. He also helped the under-19 national squad reach the quarter-finals of the European championship that same year.
Professional debut and move to England
Diogo Dalot made his professional debut with the Porto B team in January 2017. He played the entire match during a home game against Leixões in the LigaPro championship. Later that year, in October, he appeared for the Porto first team in a match for the Taça de Portugal. He eventually played in the Primeira Liga in February 2018 as a substitute against Rio Ave.
In June 2018, he signed a contract with Manchester United. The transfer fee was reported at £19 million. He made his debut for the English club in September 2018 during a Champions League match against Young Boys. His first Premier League appearance occurred in December 2018 against Southampton. During his initial seasons, he faced various injury challenges while competing for his position.
Time in Italy and return to United
For the 2020–21 season, the player joined the Italian club Milan on a loan arrangement. He debuted for the team in October 2020 during a Europa League match against Celtic. He scored his first goal for the Italian side shortly after, during a victory over Sparta Prague. His versatility allowed him to play as both a right-back and a left-back for manager Stefano Pioli.
His time in Italy helped him improve his defensive skills while maintaining his attacking ability. He made 33 appearances for Milan, helping the club secure second place in Serie A and return to the Champions League. Following this loan, he returned to Manchester United. He eventually established himself as a starter, impressing manager Erik ten Hag during the 2022–23 campaign. In 2023, he signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2028.
International and recent achievements
He earned his first cap for the Portugal under-21 team in November 2017. He later participated in the 2021 European Under-21 Championship, where Portugal finished as runners-up to Germany. He made his debut for the senior national team in June 2021 during the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, replacing Nélson Semedo in a match against France.
In the 2023–24 season, he played a key role for Manchester United, often adapting his position due to teammate injuries. His performances led to him being named the club's Players' Player of the Year. He also won the EFL Cup with United in 2023 after defeating Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium. By the 2025–26 season, he began wearing the number 2 jersey for his club.
Birthday and age
Diogo Dalot was born on March 18, 1999, which makes Diogo 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Diogo shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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