1. Diego Alves represented the latter at the Copa America Centenario.
13 Facts About Diego Alves
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In July 2014, Diego Alves signed a new five-year deal to run until 2019.
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On 17 July 2017, ten years after leaving for Europe, Diego Alves joined Clube de Regatas do Flamengo until 2020.
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Diego Alves played 62 games for Flamengo in 2019, as they won the Campeonato Carioca, Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A and the Copa Libertadores.
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Diego Alves was infected with COVID-19 at the start of the year, and suffered a 20-game shoulder injury against Santos FC.
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Diego Alves situation got even worse when Flamengo board decided to hire a new goalkeeper: Santos.
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On 8 February 2023, Diego Alves returned to Spain when he joined RC Celta de Vigo on a free transfer.
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On 21 January 2025, Diego Alves announced his retirement from professional football.
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Diego Alves was chosen to represent Brazil at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, as backup to Renan.
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Diego Alves did not receive any playing time during the competition, as the national team went on to win a bronze medal.
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Diego Alves played four days later, against Egypt.
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Diego Alves was selected by coach Dunga for the 2015 Copa America in Chile, but withdrew due to a knee injury to be replaced by Neto.
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On 9 May 2015, after denying Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Alves became the goalkeeper with the most penalty saves in the history of the Spanish top flight with 16 out of 37, equalling Andoni Zubizarreta who saved 16 from 102.