Now former goalkeeper Diego Alves announced this Tuesday (21) that he is hanging up his gloves. He has not played since April 2023, when he left Celta, from Spain.
Recently, Diego Alves was present at . For the red and black, he won several titles, such as two Libertadores and two Brasileiros.
He spoke out on social media and thanked the former player for his contribution to his latest achievements.
Our idol Diego Alves announced his retirement from the field this Tuesday. Thanks for everything, Paredão! Success on your new journey!
Flamengo on its social networks
Diego Alves’ career
The former goalkeeper started his career at Botafogo-SP and played for Atlético-MG in the Series B, before moving to Spanish football.
There, Diego Alves spent four years at Almería and seven seasons at Valencia. He became the record holder for penalty saves in Spain, even stopping Cristiano Ronaldo.
After a successful spell at Flamengo, Diego Alves returned to Spain in 2023 to play for Celta, but left the club after two months.
For the Brazilian national team, Diego Alves played for the team that participated in the 2008 Olympics and received his first call-up to the main team in August 2010.
