- Born
- Nicknames
- Chelo
- Carepato
- Height5′ 5¼″ (1.66 m)
- Marcelo Díaz was born on December 30, 1986 in Santiago de Chile, Metropolitan Region, Chile. He has been married to Karen Santa María since June 21, 2008. They have two children.
- SpouseKaren Santa María(June 21, 2008 - present) (2 children)
- Midfielder for the Club Universidad de Chile (2005-2010, 2011-2012), Deportes La Serena (2010), F.C. Basel (Switzerland, 2012-2014), Hamburger S.V. (Germany, 2015), R.C. Celta Vigo (Spain, 2016-2017), Pumas U.N.A.M. (Mexico, 2017-18), Racing Club de Avellaneda (Argentina, 2018-2021), Club Libertad (Paraguay, 2021-2022) and Audax Italiano (2023-).
- Grew up in Santiago's commune Padre Hurtado.
- Father of, Karen Santa María, Maximiliano Díaz and Colomba Díaz.
- Played with Chile National Under-20 Football Team in 2005.
- Honours with Club Universidad de Chile: 4 Chilean Primera División (2009 Apertura, 2011 Apertura, 2011 Clausura, 2012 Apertura); Copa Sudamericana (2011). Honours with F.C. Basel: 2 Swiss Super League (2013, 2014). Honours with Racing Club de Avellaneda: Argentine Primera División (2019); Trofeo de Campeones (2019). Honours with Club Libertad: Paraguayan Primera División (2022 Apertura).
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