Godín made his debut for the Uruguay national team in 2005 during a friendly match against Mexico in Guadalajara. He scored an international goal against Serbia and Montenegro in 2006. The defender took part in the 2007 Copa América, where he featured in the opening 0–3 loss to Peru but was later replaced by Andrés Scotti. Uruguay went on to finish the tournament in fourth place.
Godín was included in Uruguay’s squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He played in the group-stage opener against France and featured in several matches as Uruguay progressed to the semifinals. He further cemented his international legacy by helping Uruguay win the 2011 Copa América, marking one of the high points of his national team career.
Diego Godín is the son of Iris Leal and Julio Godín. He is in a relationship with Sofía Herrera. Known for his tactical intelligence and commanding presence as a central defender, Godín has earned both acclaim and financial success. As of the most recent estimates, his annual salary is approximately £7.5 million, and his net worth is around £18 million.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 16 Feb, 1986 |
| Age: | 34 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player |
| Citizenship: | Uruguay |
| Birth Place: | Rosario |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Uruguayan association football player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 32 million |
