Real Betis BalompiéLlorente won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with Spain in 2012 and was part of the Real Madrid Castilla team that won the Segunda División B in 2012. He has also been capped multiple times for the senior Spain national team.
Diego Llorente is a Spanish centre-back who began his career at Real Madrid's youth academy before moving to Rayo Vallecano and later Real Sociedad. He joined Leeds United in 2020 and played a key role in their Premier League campaigns before returning to Spain with Real Betis in 2023. Llorente has also earned caps for the Spanish national team, making his debut in 2016.
Llorente is a composed and ball-playing centre-back known for his excellent passing range and ability to build from the back. He is strong in aerial duels and reads the game well, but can occasionally be caught out of position due to his aggressive defending. His tactical awareness and leadership make him a reliable presence in a backline.