Diego Godín
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Diego Roberto Godín Leal is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Porongos.
Godín with Uruguay at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Godín in action for Atlético in 2018
Godín playing for Uruguay in 2010
Godín (right) and Austria's Marc Janko in March 2014
Defender (association football)
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In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring.
England women's captain Leah Williamson (left) defends for Arsenal.
Centre-back John Terry (right) closely marks centre-forward Didier Drogba.
Edwin van der Sar, pictured playing for Manchester United during the 2010–11 season, is considered to be one of the pioneers of the sweeper-keeper role.
Paolo Maldini marking a player during a friendly match.