Getafe CFDiego Rico has not won major trophies but has achieved promotion to La Liga with Leganés and played in the Premier League with Bournemouth. His career highlights include consistent top-flight appearances in Spain and England.
Diego Rico is a Spanish left-back who began his professional career at Real Zaragoza before moving to Leganés, where he established himself in La Liga. He later played for Bournemouth in the Premier League and Real Sociedad, before joining Getafe CF in 2023. Known for his crossing ability and set-piece delivery, Rico has been a consistent presence in Spanish football.
Rico is an attacking full-back who excels at delivering crosses and creating chances from wide areas, often contributing assists. Defensively, he can be vulnerable against pacey wingers and sometimes lacks the physicality for one-on-one duels. His tactical role involves overlapping runs and providing width, while his left foot is a key asset for set pieces.