On Thursday, December 21st, FC Barcelona lost 3-2 to América from Mexico in an international friendly. In this duel Diego Cooking, a goalkeeper with Peruvian roots, made his first team debut for the Catalan team. The goalkeeper came on for Ander Astragaga in the 62nd minute and scored the Aztecs' third goal, courtesy of Henry Martin. With this in mind, in this note we tell you the three teams that the young goalkeeper can represent.
In which national teams can Diego Kochen play?
Diego Cooking He was born in the United States and has represented this team in some friendly matches in the lower categories. However, the 17-year-old goalkeeper has Peruvian roots on his mother's side and Venezuelan roots on his father's side. Therefore, the goalkeeper could play for any of these three countries.
Who is Diego Cook?
Diego Cooking He began his career at Weston Academy in the United States. He later attended the Tecnofutbol school in Spain. After his good performances, he moved up to the minor categories in 2019 FC Barcelona.
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In 2023, the goalkeeper was promoted to the first team of the Barça team. Over the course of this season, coach Xavi Hernández has called up the goalkeeper for several games in the Spanish LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. He has a contract with the Culé team until mid-2025.
When is FC Barcelona's next game?
He FC Barcelona will face UD Las Palmas on the next matchday of the LaLiga de España 2023-2024. This duel will be played on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. (Peruvian time). The Catalan club are in fourth place in the competition, seven points behind leaders Real Madrid. The Blaugranas need a win to avoid falling out of the top spots.