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My Take
Diego Ribas is the kind of footballer I find genuinely beautiful to watch. At 173 cm he was never an imposing presence, yet he turned that into an asset, dictating play with a soft first touch and an attacking midfielder's vision honed in Brazil and across Europe. Capped by Brazil from 2003, he was less about goal tallies than about the killer pass that unlocks a defense. I have always preferred the playmaker to the pure finisher, and Diego embodies that selfless artistry. A creator first, a scorer second, and all the more memorable for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Diego Ribas da Cunha
- Name (Japanese)
- ジエゴ・リバス・ダ・クーニャ
- Reading
- じえご・りばす・だ・くーにゃ
- Born
- February 28, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 173 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Diego Ribas da Cunha born?
Born February 28, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Diego Ribas da Cunha from?
Diego Ribas da Cunha is from Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
What does Diego Ribas da Cunha do?
Diego Ribas da Cunha works as association football player.
How tall is Diego Ribas da Cunha?
Diego Ribas da Cunha is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.