Diego Tristán

Spanish footballer

Key facts

Full name: Diego Tristán Herrera
Date of birth: ( 1976-01-05 ) 5 January 1976 (age 50)
Place of birth: La Algaba , Spain
Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position: Striker
Years: Team
1995 1998: Betis B
1998 1999: Mallorca B
1999 2000: Mallorca
2000 2006: Deportivo La Coruña
2006 2007: Mallorca
2007 2008: Livorno
2008 2009

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Diego Tristán Herrera (born 5 January 1976) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a striker.

At his peak, he was considered amongst the best players in his position in Europe, displaying a vast array of skills: dribbling, shot accuracy, aerial ability and off-the-ball movements. He was best known for his Deportivo de La Coruña spell, where he spent six years, often overshadowed by physical and personal problems.