Diego Fagúndez

{{short description|Uruguayan footballer (born 1995)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2021}}

{{family name hatnote|Fagúndez|Pepe|lang=Spanish}}

{{infobox football biography

| name = Diego Fagúndez

| image = Diego Fagundez.jpg

| caption = Fagúndez in 2012

| fullname = Diego Santiago Fagúndez Pepe

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|2|14}}

| birth_place = Montevideo, Uruguay

| height = 1.73 m

| position = Attacking midfielder, forward

| currentclub = LA Galaxy

| clubnumber = 7

| youthyears1 = 2000–2007

| youthclubs1 = Leominster Youth Soccer

| youthyears2 = 2007–2009

| youthclubs2 = Greater Boston Bolts

| youthyears3 = 2009–2010

| youthclubs3 = New England Revolution

| years1 = 2011–2020

| clubs1 = New England Revolution

| caps1 = 261

| goals1 = 53

| years2 = 2021–2023

| clubs2 = Austin FC

| caps2 = 89

| goals2 = 15

| years3 = 2023–

| clubs3 = LA Galaxy

| caps3 = 34

| goals3 = 4

| nationalyears1 = 2012–2015

| nationalteam1 = Uruguay U20

| nationalcaps1 = 8

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| club-update = 24 November 2024

| ntupdate =

| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's football}}

{{MedalCountry|{{fb|URU}}}}

{{MedalCompetition|South American U-20 Championship}}

{{Medal|3rd|2015 Uruguay|}}

}}

Diego Santiago Fagúndez Pepe (born February 14, 1995) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy.{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4739959/2023/08/01/diego-fagundez-la-galaxy-austin-fc-trade/ |website=theathletic.com |date=August 1, 2023 |accessdate=August 1, 2023 |author=Bogert, Tom |title=LA Galaxy acquire Diego Fagundez in trade with Austin FC: Sources}}{{cite web|url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-trades-diego-fagundez-to-la-galaxy-for-memo-rodriguez-and-general-allo |title=Austin FC Trades Diego Fagundez to LA Galaxy For Memo Rodríguez and General Allocation Money |accessdate=August 1, 2023 |date=August 1, 2023 |website=www.austinfc.com}}

Early life

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Fagúndez moved with his family to Leominster, Massachusetts when he was five years old.{{cite news |title=Revs sign 15-year-old Diego Fagundez |url=http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2010/11/revs-sign-15-year-old-diego-fagundez |publisher=New England Revolution}}{{cite news |title=Player Profile: Diego Fagundez |url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/players/diego-fagundez |publisher=New England Revolution}} Fagúndez began his career playing for Leominster Youth Soccer.{{Cite web|title=Fagundez Leominster Youth Soccer|url=https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2012/04/16/leominster-youths-meet-soccer-star-fagundez/|website=Sentinel and Enterprise}}

He then went on to play for FC United (Massachusetts) and FC Greater Boston Bolts, before joining the New England Revolution academy team in 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/academy/teams/alumni |title=Alumni & College Commitments |publisher=revolutionsoccer.net |access-date = March 30, 2020}} He was a State Cup finalist with FC United 2005 and winner in 2006.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonbolts.com/about-us/professional-legacy/ |title=Bolts Professional Player Legacy |publisher=bostonbolts.com |access-date=March 30, 2020}} He won the State Cup with FC Greater Boston Bolts in 2008 and 2009. He also played for the Massachusetts Olympic Development Program (ODP) from 2006 to 2009, as captain from 2008 to 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.believeinbostonsports.com/2019/09/30/greatest-offensive-players-in-new-england-revolution-history/|title=Greatest Offensive Players in New England Revolution History |publisher=believeinbostonsports.com |date=September 30, 2019 |access-date=March 30, 2020}} He was named a 2007–2008 Adidas Interregional All-Star as a member of the Region I ODP team.{{cite web| url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/24771/odp-boys-interregional-adidas-all-stars.html |title=ODP Boys Interregional All-Stars | publisher=socceramerica.com |date=December 4, 2007 |access-date = March 30, 2020}} In his debut season he led the Revs' U-16 squad to a 14–7–8 record (50 pts), placing first in the Northeast Division of the US Soccer Development Academy. He scored 20 goals in 30 appearances, tying Felix Debona for the team lead in goals.

On March 10, 2011, Top Drawer Soccer named Fagúndez their number one ranked player nationally in the class of 2013.{{cite news |title=National Top 100 Boys |url=http://topdrawersoccer.com/players-to-watch/players-to-watch-top-100/men/2013 |publisher=Top Drawer Soccer}}

Club career

= New England Revolution =

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On November 15, 2010, Fagúndez was signed to a contract by the New England Revolution,{{cite news |title=Revs sign 15-year-old Diego Fagúndez |url=http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2010/11/revs-sign-15-year-old-diego-fagundez |publisher=New England Revolution}} making him the first ever homegrown player the Revolution signed from its youth academy. Although on the main club roster, he continued to train with and play for the academy team.

He made his full professional debut on April 26, 2011, in a Revs' 3–2 victory over D.C. United in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/usoc-new-england-hold-tip-dc-united-3-2|title=USOC: New England hold on to tip DC United 3–2|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-date=October 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020090500/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/usoc-new-england-hold-tip-dc-united-3-2|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/revs-fagundez-beaming-over-professional-debut|title=Revs' Fagúndez beaming over professional debut}} He made his league debut on August 6, 2011, as a substitute against Chivas USA, where he drew a penalty (which was converted by Shalrie Joseph) and scored his first goal for New England.{{cite news |title=Chivas USA 3, Revs 2 |url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2011/08/07/chivas-usa-3-revs-2 |publisher=New England Revolution|date=August 6, 2011}}

Fagúndez became a regular starter for the New England Revolution in 2013, when he had a successful breakout season, scoring 13 goals and assisting 7.{{Cite web|title=Breakout season in 2013|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/diego-fagundez|website=MLS Soccer}} Fagúndez quickly became one of MLS's great young talents, and won player of the week honors in week 14 of the 2013 MLS season. Fagúndez obtained a US green card in October 2013 qualifying him as a domestic player under MLS squad rules.{{cite web|last1=O'Connell|first1=Brian|title=Fagundez relishes acquiring green card|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-revolution/post/_/id/2398/fagundez-relishes-acquiring-green-card|publisher=ESPN|access-date=August 30, 2014|date=October 23, 2014}} He was featured on an episode of documentary television show that MLS 36 in August 2013.{{Cite web|title=MLS 36 Diego Fagúndez|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=IU-ZuYR72-M|website=YouTube}} MLS listed Fagundez at no. 5 on its annual "24 under 24" list of best young players for the 2013 season.{{cite web|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20131010065343/http://www.mlssoccer.com/24under24/2013/complete-list |title=24 Under 24: 2013 Rankings |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/24under24/2013/complete-list |archive-date=October 10, 2013 |access-date=October 8, 2013}}

Prior to the start of the 2015 season, rumors emerged of interest in Fagúndez from Serie A sides Atalanta B.C. and ACF Fiorentina, Neither side, however, was willing to match the $4 million fee asked by the Revolution for Fagúndez's services.{{cite web|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/soccer/2020/08/28/matt-turner-europe-transfer-new-england-revolution/ |title=MLS: What's standing between Matt Turner and Europe? |date=August 28, 2020 |access-date=December 9, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebentmusket.com/2015/1/23/7876321/revolution-transfer-rumor-2015-diego-fagundez-linked-to-atalanta-serie-a-contract |title=Revolution Transfer Rumor 2015 Diego Fagundez Linked to Atalanta |date=January 23, 2015 |access-date=December 9, 2020}}

During the 2015 season, Fagúndez became the youngest player in MLS history to reach 100 appearances for his club.{{Cite web|title=Diego Fagundez MLS profile|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/diego-fagundez|website=MLS Soccer}}

Fagúndez was named the Midnight Riders Man of Year at the conclusion of the 2017 MLS season.{{Cite news|url=https://www.midnightriders.com/events-awards/man-of-the-year-award/|title=Man of the Year Award|work=The Midnight Riders|access-date=October 12, 2018}}

On October 28, 2018, prior to the Revolution's final match of the 2018 season, Fagúndez's father (who also serves as his agent) posted a tweet insinuating that it could be his son's final appearance for the franchise.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/10/28/diego-fagundezs-father-hints-possible-departure-revolution|title=Diego Fagundez's father hints at possible departure from Revolution |website=www.mlssoccer.com |access-date= January 22, 2019}} The match, against the Montreal Impact, saw Fagúndez's 50th career MLS goal. He is currently the youngest player in MLS history to score 50 goals.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/10/28/new-england-revolution-1-montreal-impact-0-2018-mls-match-recap |title= New England Revolution 1, Montreal Impact 0 2018 MLS Match Recap |website=www.mlssoccer.com |access-date= January 22, 2019}}

On January 22, 2019, multiple sources reported that the Revolution turned down an offer from Club Nacional de Football for Fagúndez.{{cite web|url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/new-england-revolution/diego-fagundez-revolution-nacional/ |title=Diego Fagundez: Revolution turn down Nacional transfer offer |website=www.prosoccerusa.com |access-date= January 22, 2019}}

The Revolution exercised Fagúndez's 2020 contract option prior to the start of the 2020 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/new-england-revolution/juan-agudelo-michael-mancienne-new-england-revolution-mls-2019/ |title=Revolution announce year-end roster moves |publisher=revolutionsoccer.net |date= November 21, 2019 |access-date=March 30, 2020}}

Fagúndez made his 244th appearance for the Revolution in the franchises' 2020 season opener against the Chicago Fire, tying Jay Heaps for fourth most appearances all time.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2020/03/07/recap-revolution-and-chicago-fire-fc-play-1-1-draw-revs-home-opener |title=Recap: Revolution and Chicago Fire FC play to 1–1 draw in Revs' home opener |date=March 7, 2020 |access-date=March 30, 2020}}

Going into the final match of the 2020 regular season against the Philadelphia Union, Fagúndez was one appearance shy of breaking the Revolution's all-time appearance record, held by Shalrie Joseph.{{cite web|url=https://www.trifectanetworksports.com/revolution-midfielder-diego-fagundez-set-to-break-club-record/ |title=Revolution Midfielder Diego Fagundez Set To Break Club Record |date=October 30, 2020 |access-date=December 9, 2020}} Fagúndez did not appear in the match, thus ending the season one appearance shy of breaking the record. The Revolution lost the match 2–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/11/08/philadelphia-union-2-new-england-revolution-0-2020-mls-match-recap |title=Philadelphia Union 2 New England Revolution 0 2020 MLS Match Recap |date=November 8, 2020 |access-date=December 9, 2020}}

On November 20, 2020, as Fagúndez was nearing the end of his contract with the Revolution, news emerged that Fagúndez had received an offer for a contract extension from the Revolution as well as interest from other MLS clubs, and clubs in La Liga and Liga MX.{{cite web|url=https://www.thebentmusket.com/revolution-transfer-news-rumors/2020/11/20/21578593/tranfser-rumors-2020-revolution-diego-fagundez-attracting-domestic-and-international-offers |title=Diego Fagundez attracting domestic and international offers |date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=December 7, 2020}} In 2016 Fagúndez had signed a three-year contract plus a club option for a fourth year.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2016/01/05/revolution-diego-fagundez-gets-multiyear-extension/OQx5RNj10oPIl2Dy7WV36J/story.html |title=Revolution give new deal to homegrown star Diego Fagundez |website=The Boston Globe |date=January 5, 2016 |access-date=December 7, 2020}}

On December 8, 2020, the Revolution announced their end of season roster moves. Fagúndez was listed as out of contract with the franchise. On his personal Instagram account, he posted a farewell statement to the Revolution and their fans stating that it was time for him to move on.{{cite web |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/08/sports/revolution-start-roster-moves-diego-fagundez-listed-out-contract/ |title=Revolution start roster moves; Diego Fagundez listed as out of contract |website=The Boston Globe |date=December 8, 2020 |access-date=December 9, 2020}} In an interview with The Boston Globe{{'}}s Frank Dell'Apa, Fagúndez stated that he wanted to remain with the team, but felt a low-ball offer was presented, and he declined to accept it.{{cite web |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/09/sports/diego-fagundez-painfully-parts-with-revolution-over-contract-dispute/ |title=Diego Fagundez painfully parts with Revolution after contract impasse |website=The Boston Globe |date=December 9, 2020 |access-date=December 9, 2020}}

= Austin FC =

On January 5, 2021, Fagúndez signed a one-year deal with Austin FC.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/longtime-revs-midfielder-signs-austin-152536664.html |title=Longtime Revs midfielder signs with Austin FC in free agency |date=January 5, 2021 |access-date=January 5, 2021}} On April 24, 2021, Fagúndez made his first starting appearance for his new team, and scored the first goal in the franchise's history in its 3–1 win over the Colorado Rapids.{{cite web|url=https://www.kvue.com/article/sports/soccer/austin-fc/austin-fc-vs-colorado-rapids-score-highlights-recap-preview-live-updates-watch-listen/269-83a0d9b4-580e-4299-80d9-1af1d442dec9 |title=HIGHLIGHTS: Austin FC tops Colorado Rapids, 3–1, secures first win in franchise history |date=April 24, 2021 |accessdate=April 25, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/diego-fagundez-scores-austin-fc-s-first-ever-mls-goal |title=Diego Fagundez Scores Austin FC's First Ever MLS Goal |date=April 24, 2021 |accessdate=April 25, 2021}} He would score again the following week, this time notching the game winner in the franchise's 1–0 win over Minnesota United FC.{{cite web |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-united-s-latest-loss-is-1-0-to-mls-expansion-team-austin-fc/600052634/ |title=Minnesota United's latest loss is 1–0 to MLS expansion team Austin FC |website=Star Tribune |date=May 1, 2021 |accessdate= May 3, 2021}} He was the Man of the Match for Austin's first-ever home match in a 0–0 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes{{Cite instagram |user=austinfc |postid=CQU6FgSF-S2 |title=Today's Man of the Match, @diegofagundez14👏 |date=19 June 2021}} and quickly became a fan favorite.{{cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/sports/2021-11-19/the-verde-report-so-what-happens-now/ |title=The Verde Report: So What Happens Now? |author=Goodman, Eric |website=www.austinchronicle.com |date=November 19, 2021 |accessdate=August 2, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2023-08-01/austin-fc-dumps-diego-fagundez-in-stunning-trade/ |title=Austin FC Dumps Diego Fagundez in Stunning Trade |website=www.austinchronicle.com |author=Goodman, Eric |date=August 1, 2023 |accessdate=August 2, 2023}}

Fagundez scored his first goal of the 2022 season, an equalizer in a 1–1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC as a substitute.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/623217 |title=Austin FC's Diego Fagundez salvages draw with Seattle Sounders

|date=March 20, 2022 |accessdate=July 24, 2023 |website=www.espn.com}} He also had Austin's first ever goal in national competition play in a 2–1 loss to San Antonio FC of the 2022 U.S. Open Cup on April 20.{{cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2022-04-21/austin-fc-stunned-by-usls-san-antonio-fc-in-open-cup-defeat/ |title=Austin FC Stunned By USL's San Antonio FC in Open Cup Defeat

|date=April 21, 2022 |accessdate=July 24, 2023 |author=Goodman, Eric |website=www.austinchronicle.com}} Three days later, Fagundez had two second half assists to come back from 2–0 and win 3–2 at D.C. United including the game-winning goal.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/623257 |title=Austin FC rally with three late goals to stun D.C. United |website=www.espn.com |date=April 16, 2022 |accessdate=July 24, 2023}}

In February 2023 Fagundez signed a new three-year contract with a club option for a fourth year.{{cite web|url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-diego-fagundez-agree-to-new-multi-year-contract |title=Austin FC, Diego Fagundez Agree to New Multi-Year Contract |date=February 22, 2023 |accessdate=July 24, 2023 |website=www.austinfc.com}} At the time of signing he was the club's all-time leader in assists with 20, having added 15 during the 2022 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/austin-fc/diego-fagundez-the-first-goal-scorer-in-austin-fc-history-signs-new-contract/ |author=Gates, Billy |date=February 22, 2023 |title=Diego Fagundez, the first goal scorer in Austin FC history, signs new contract |accessdate=July 24, 2023 |website=www.kxan.com}} After a difficult Austin start to the 2023 season, Fagundez received criticism from head coach Josh Wolff that he was not living up to his new contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/sports/2023-03-24/the-verde-report-austin-fcs-attacking-blueprint-hits-early-season-snag/ |date=March 24, 2023 |accessdate=August 2, 2023 |author=Goodman, Eric |title=The Verde Report: Austin FC's Attacking Blueprint Hits Early Season Snag |website=www.austinchronicle.com}}

= LA Galaxy =

On August 1, 2023 Fagundez was traded to the LA Galaxy in return for Memo Rodríguez, $300,000 in General Allocation Money and potentially another $600,000 in General Allocation Money add-ons.{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4739959/2023/08/01/diego-fagundez-la-galaxy-austin-fc-trade/ |website=theathletic.com |date=August 1, 2023 |accessdate=August 1, 2023 |author=Bogert, Tom |title=LA Galaxy acquire Diego Fagundez in trade with Austin FC: Sources}}{{cite web|url=https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/austin-fc/austin-fcs-diego-fagundez-traded-to-la-galaxy-for-memo-rodriguez-cash-report/ |title=Austin FC's Diego Fagundez traded to LA Galaxy for Memo Rodriguez, cash: report |website=www.kxan.com |author=Gates, Billy |date=August 1, 2023 |accessdate=August 1, 2023}} The trade was not popular with Austin supporters, and was criticized as "desperate, over-reactionary, and frankly tone-deaf."{{cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2023-08-01/austin-fc-dumps-diego-fagundez-in-stunning-trade/ |title=Austin FC Dumps Diego Fagundez in Stunning Trade |website=www.austinchronicle.com |author=Goodman, Eric |date=August 1, 2023 |accessdate=August 2, 2023}}

Fagundez scored his first goal, an 82nd minute game winner, for the Galaxy on September 21, 2023, in a 4-3 victory over Minnesota United.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/660000 |title=Billy Sharp's hat trick helps Galaxy top Minnesota United |website=espn.com |date=September 21, 2023 |accessdate=September 26, 2023}}

On April 13, 2024, Fagundez scored his first goal of the 2024 LA Galaxy season, and in doing so became only the 10th player in MLS history to record at least 70 goals and 70 assists in regular-season play.{{cite web | title=LA Galaxy Earn 3-1 Road Win Over Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place on Saturday Evening | website=lagalaxy | date=2024-04-14 | url=https://www.lagalaxy.com/news/la-galaxy-earn-3-1-road-win-over-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-at-bc-place-on-saturday- | ref={{sfnref|lagalaxy|2024}} | access-date=2024-11-04}} He also tied Bobby Boswell for 20th all-time amongst all players in MLS history in regular-season games played, with 366. Fagundez made his 400th career MLS appearance (across both regular season and playoff matches) on October 26 in the Galaxy's 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One first match.{{cite web | title=Match Report: LA Galaxy Open Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Campaign with 5-0 Shutout Victory Over Colorado Rapids at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday Night | website=lagalaxy | date=2024-10-27 | url=https://www.lagalaxy.com/news/match-report-la-galaxy-open-audi-2024-mls-cup-playoffs-campaign-with-5-0-shutout-victory-over-colorado-rapids-at-dignity-health-sports-park-on-saturday-night | ref={{sfnref|lagalaxy|2024}} | access-date=2024-10-29}}

International career

Fagúndez is a former Uruguay youth international. He made his debut for Uruguay U20 team in October 2012.{{cite web|title=Con caras nuevas|url=http://www.futbol.com.uy/notdeportes_181165_1.html|publisher=futbol.com.uy|access-date=July 22, 2013|language=es|date=October 9, 2012}} He played two games for Uruguay U20 against Peru in that month. In the first he entered as a substitute in the 83rd minute; in the second fixture he was brought on in the 45th minute.{{cite web|title=Amistosos Sub 20|url=http://llamaceleste.com/noticias/futbol/item/842-amistosos-sub-20-futbol-uruguay|publisher=llamaceleste.com|access-date=August 5, 2013|date=October 15, 2013}}

In April 2013, he stated that he would be willing to represent either Uruguay or the United States at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.{{cite web|last=Rojas|first=John E.|title=MLS: Fagúndez a la espera del sueño Turquía|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/4311/mexico-spanish/2013/04/23/3926046/mls-fagúndez-a-la-espera-del-sueño-turquía|publisher=goal.com|access-date=July 22, 2013|language=es|date=April 23, 2013}} However, he was not called up by Uruguay and was not eligible for represent U.S. at the time due to not having citizenship.

In August 2014, he was called up again for the Uruguay U20 national team and played in two games against Peru, a 1–0 win victory and a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|title=Selección Peruana Sub 20 ganó 1–0 Uruguay en partido amistoso|url=http://depor.pe/futbol-peruano/seleccion-peruana-sub-20-0-0-uruguay-vivo-desde-alberto-gallardo-1022087?href=nsec2|publisher=depor.pe|access-date=August 30, 2014|language=es|date=August 4, 2014}}{{cite web|title=Sub 20 igualó 1–1 con Uruguay en amistoso y sigue invicta [VIDEO]|url=http://elbocon.pe/nota.php?/seleccion-peruana/sub-20-igualo-1-1-con-uruguay-en-amistoso-y-sigue-invicta-%5Bvideo%5D/&sid=257&id=844385|publisher=elbocon.pe|access-date=August 30, 2014|language=es|date=August 6, 2014}}

In January 2015, Fagúndez was called up for the 2015 South American Youth Championship. He played in Uruguay's 1–0 victory over Colombia.{{cite web|title=URUGUAY 1 0 COLOMBIA|url=http://estadisticas.conmebol.com/html/v3/index.html?channel=deportes.futbol.sudamericanosub20.213607&lang=es_LA|publisher=estadisticas.conmebol.com|access-date=January 16, 2015|date=January 16, 2015}}

Personal life

Diego's father, Washington Fagúndez, was a professional footballer in Uruguay who played as a goalkeeper with Central Español in the 1990s.

Diego is the godson of former Uruguayan international footballer and 1995 Copa América winner Diego Dorta, after whom he is named.{{cite web|last=Koczara|first=Kevin|title=The phenomenal life of Diego Fagundez|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2014/02/23/diego-fagundez-the-life-teen-soccer-phenom/V9xQPa7nBHWVCEgnaaypUO/story.html|work=Boston Globe|access-date=May 17, 2014|date=February 23, 2014}}

Fagúndez received his U.S. green card in October 2013, which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2013/10/diego-fagundez-gains-us-permanent-resident-status|title=Diego Fagundez gains U.S. permanent resident status|website=revolutionsoccer.net|publisher=New England Revolution|date=October 21, 2013|access-date=March 25, 2020}}

On March 13, 2024, Fagúndez announced he had become a U.S citizen on social media.

Career statistics

{{updated|September 26, 2023|{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/diego-fagundez/181335/|title=Uruguay – D. Fagúndez – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway}}{{MLS player|diego-fagundez}}}}

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2012

|20

2colspan="2" |—10colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—212
2013

|31

132010colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—3413
2014

|31

50020colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—335
2015

|30

61010colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—326
2016

|34

6colspan="2" |—50colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—396
2017

|32

7colspan="2" |—31colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—358
2018

|33

9colspan="2" |—00colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—339
2019

|25

21020colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—282
2020

|17

010colspan="2" |—colspan="2" |—2{{efn|Includes appearance(s) in MLS is Back Tournament}}0201
colspan=2|Total

!261

5350151002028154
rowspan="4"|Austin FC

|2021

|rowspan=3|MLS

|33

7colspan=2|—colspan=2|—colspan=2|—colspan=2|—337
2022

|34

63011colspan=2|—colspan=2|—387
2023

|19

20010202{{efn|name=LC|Includes appearance(s) in Leagues Cup}}0232
colspan=2|Total

!86

15302120209516
LA Galaxy

|2023

|MLS

|6

10000000000
colspan="3"|Career total

!351

6980172204038271

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Honours

LA Galaxy

  • MLS Cup: 2024{{cite news |last=Sigal |first=Jonathan |date=December 7, 2024 |title=Champions! LA Galaxy lift MLS Cup 2024 over New York Red Bulls |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/champions-la-galaxy-lift-mls-cup-2024-over-new-york-red-bulls |accessdate=December 8, 2024 |work=Major League Soccer}}

References

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