Angel di Maria biography, career and net worth

• Ángel Fabián Di María is a football winger playing for the Argentine National Team and Serie A club Juventus.
• Di Maria is regarded as one of the finest Argentine footballers of all time and is well known for his cunning, quick pace, and agility.

Ángel Fabián Di María is a football winger playing for the Argentine National Team and Serie A club Juventus.

Di Maria is regarded as one of the finest Argentine footballers of all time and is well known for his cunning, quick pace, and agility.

Ángel Di María Biography 

Early Life

On February 14, 1988, Angel Di Maria was born in Rosario, Argentina. He was the third youngest kid and came from a working-class household. Di Maria loved football as a youngster and frequently played with his pals in the neighborhood parks and on the streets. He started playing youth football at the age of 4 with the neighborhood club Torito before enrolling in Rosario Central’s development program.

Di Maria was playing for Rosario Central’s junior squad when he was spotted by talent scouts from the Portuguese club Benfica. In 2007 he relocated to Portugal to join the Benfica academy. Di Maria struggled with the language and culture at first, but he rapidly adjusted and started to perform well on the football field.

Club Career

At the age of 17, Di Maria made his debut as a professional with Rosario Central in 2005. He rapidly became a vital member of the club, assisting them in 2006 to reach the Copa Libertadores final.

Di Maria joined Benfica in 2007 and played there for three seasons. He won the Portuguese league championship while playing at Benfica, and in his first season, he was voted the league’s Breakthrough Player of the Year.

Real Madrid, a powerful Spanish team, reportedly paid €25 million to get Di Maria in 2010. He played four seasons with Real Madrid, where he contributed to their victories in the 2014 UEFA Champions League and La Liga.

Angel Di Maria with van Gaal. Photo/ Manchester Evening News

Di Maria was acquired by English club Manchester United in 2014 for a then-record British sum of £59.7 million. He had trouble adjusting to life in the Premier League, though, and after only one season, he was sent to Paris Saint-Germain. During his time at Manchester, he made 32 appearances but only managed four goals.

He signed a four-year deal with PSG before the 2015–16 season for almost £44 million. His time in Paris was productive; he established himself as a crucial member of the squad, helped them to several domestic championships, and helped them advance to the 2020 UEFA Champions League final. In 295 games for the team in all competitions, he scored 92 goals.

After agreeing to an annual deal, Di Mara signed with Juventus as a free agent on July 8, 2022. On his Serie A debut, he contributed a goal and an assist.

International Career

Angel di Maria playing for Argentina. Photo/Getty Images

At the age of 20, Di Maria earned his international debut for Argentina in a friendly game against Paraguay in 2008. He was a vital member of the Argentina squad that took home the gold at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. He opened the scoring against Nigeria in the championship game.

Di Maria scored the game-winning goal against Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinal, which was essential in advancing Argentina to the final. He hurt himself, nevertheless, and missed the championship. Argentina eventually fell to Germany in the championship game, 1-0.

In the 2021 Copa America, his fortunes improved under manager Lionel Scaloni. Argentina won the Copa America for the first time since 1993 thanks to Di Maria’s game-winning goal in the final against Brazil. A year later, in the 2022 Finalissima, he won another title after scoring Argentina’s second goal in a 3-0 triumph over Italy.

He helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by playing a key role. He helped his team get a penalty and score a goal against France in the final to help them win the championship.

Personal Life

Di Maria with his family. Photo/Lifestyle Asia

Di Maria is well recognized for his charitable activities, particularly in Rosario, where he was born. To several groups that aim to improve the lives of disadvantaged children, he has provided money and resources.

He loves golf a lot, and in his spare time, he frequently plays the game. He likes listening to musicians from Argentina, including Rodrigo and Abel Pintos.

Di Maria is married to Jorgelina Cardoso, and the two were wed in 2011 after a long relationship. Mia and Pia are the names of their two kids.

Net Worth

Angel Di Maria has an estimated net worth of around $18 million.

FAQs

How old is Angel di Maria?

Born on 14 February 1988, Di Maria is currently 35 years old.

Where did Di Maria start his career?

He started his career in Rosario Central.

What is the height of Angel di Maria?

He is 1.80m.

What is Di Maria’s net worth?

Di Maria’s net worth is estimated to be $ 18 million.