Diego Milito
Diego Milito is a retired Argentine striker, best remembered for his clinical finishing, intelligent movement, and ability to score in decisive matches. He is most famous for leading Inter Milan to the 2009–10 treble, scoring twice in the UEFA Champions League final.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2004 | Racing Club | 137 | 34 |
| 2004–2005 | Genoa | 59 | 33 |
| 2005–2009 | Real Zaragoza | 125 | 53 |
| 2008–2009 | → Genoa (loan) | 31 | 24 |
| 2009–2014 | Inter Milan | 171 | 75 |
| 2014–2016 | Racing Club | 59 | 27 |
| Total | 582 | 249 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2011 | Argentina | 25 | 4 |
🏆 Honours
Racing Club
- Argentine Primera División: 2001 Apertura
- Argentine Primera División: 2014 Transición
Real Zaragoza
- Copa del Rey runner-up: 2005–06
Inter Milan
- Serie A: 2009–10
- Coppa Italia: 2009–10, 2010–11
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2010
- UEFA Champions League: 2009–10
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2010
Argentina
- Copa América runner-up: 2007
⭐ Individual Awards
- UEFA Club Forward of the Year: 2010
- UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2010
- Serie A Team of the Year: 2009–10
- FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2010
- Argentine Footballer of the Year: 2009
- Inter Milan Hall of Fame: 2020
- 2010 UEFA Champions League Final: UEFA Man of the Match
- Serie A Most Loved Player: 2009
- Serie A Goalscorer of the Year: 2009
🎨 Style of Play
Milito was a classic centre-forward, known for his movement off the ball, composure in front of goal, and ability to deliver in high-pressure situations. Not the flashiest striker, he relied on positioning, tactical awareness, and clinical finishing, earning him the nickname "El Príncipe" (The Prince).
👔 Managerial Career
After retiring, Diego Milito worked as a sporting director at Racing Club, helping develop the club’s infrastructure and youth projects. He remains closely connected to Argentine football.