1. Diogo Alexandre Alves Ferreira was born on 5 October 1989 and is an Australian soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
13 Facts About Diogo Ferreira
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At the age of 16, Ferreira completed a successful trial with FC Porto and was signed to the club's youth academy.
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At the age of 18, Diogo Ferreira thought it was time to return to Australia, and returned to Green Gully, his childhood club.
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Diogo Ferreira was then signed to Melbourne Victory's youth team playing in the National Youth League.
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Diogo Ferreira was a key player for two seasons, and was therefore promoted to the club's senior team.
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On 15 September 2010, Diogo Ferreira made his first start for Melbourne Victory against Wellington Phoenix, playing 81 minutes before being substituted for Matthew Foschini.
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Diogo Ferreira left the club, having made 52 out of a possible 84 appearances for the club.
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Shortly after his release from the Victory, Diogo Ferreira went on trial with rival A-League club Brisbane Roar.
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Less than two months after his release from the Victory, Diogo Ferreira was signed by the Roar on a one-year deal, along with former Sydney FC attacking midfielder Dimitri Petratos.
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In January 2017, Diogo Ferreira signed a one-season deal with Penang FA.
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On 9 August 2017, Diogo Ferreira switched clubs and countries and signed for Indian club Mohun Bagan and became their fourth foreign signing of the season.
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Diogo Ferreira has represented the Australia Olympic football team on seven occasions, scoring one goal.
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Diogo Ferreira attended St Bernard's College in Essendon which was home to Patrick Kisnorbo.