HERNÁN DÍAZ

• Full name: Hernán Nicolás Díaz
• Date of birth: 29 July 1969
• Place of birth: Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
• Position: Right back / Defender
• Nationality: Argentine

Club career (highlights)

• River Plate (first spell) – 1988–1991: Came through River Plate’s youth system and made his professional breakthrough with the club.
• Vélez Sarsfield – 1991–1996: Established himself domestically and won titles with Vélez under coach Carlos Bianchi.
• River Plate (second spell) – 1996–2006: Returned to River Plate and became a key player and captain during one of the club’s most successful eras, winning multiple Argentine league championships and international trophies.
• Later career – Brief time abroad and retirement after a long River Plate tenure.

Notable achievements

• Multiple Argentine Primera División titles with River Plate.
• Copa Libertadores winner with River Plate (as part of the club’s successful squads in the late 1990s/early 2000s period).
• Recognized for leadership and longevity at River Plate, serving as captain.

International career

• Represented the Argentina national team, earning caps in the 1990s.

Style of play

• Defensive solidity at right back, dependable tackling and marking combined with the ability to support attacks down the flank when required.
• Known for leadership, consistency and professionalism.

This summary highlights Hernán Díaz’s career focused on his significant role at River Plate and his contributions to Argentine club football.