Froilán Gabriel Díaz (born 1 June 2006) is an Argentine

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currently playing as a

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for Unión Santa Fe.

Early and personal life

Díaz was born in the city of

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in the

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of Argentina to a father who played as a

for the youth teams of

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. His nephew is also a footballer, and currently plays for Colón.

Club career

Díaz began his footballing career at a small football school in the north of Santa Fe named Escuela de Fútbol Tobías, before spending time in the academy of professional side Platense. At the age of eleven, he trialled with Unión Santa Fe, who offered him a place in their academy, but Díaz initially rejected this offer in order to first complete primary school. The following year, he officially joined the club, and initially started in a number of different positions before settling as a goalkeeper, where he was advised to play due to his height. In November 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Unión, becoming the youngest player in the club's history to do so, at the age of sixteen.

International career

Díaz represented Argentina's under-16 side at the 2022 edition of the

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, and was named goalkeeper of the tournament for his performances. The following year he was called up to the under-17 squad for two friendly matches against

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, ahead of the 2023 South American U-17 Championship. Following the conclusion of the South American U-17 Championship, Díaz was called up to train with the full

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in May 2023.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Díaz, Froilán 2006 births Living people People from Reconquista, Santa Fe Footballers from Santa Fe Province Argentine men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Club Atlético Platense footballers Unión de Santa Fe footballers