Since arriving in Portland four seasons ago, Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri has made a huge impact on the field—he’s currently second on the all-time goalscorers list—but has also embraced the Rose City as a new home for his family.
In the latest Timbers Roots, we find out a bit more about Valeri’s original hometown in Argentina.
What is the name of your hometown?
Villa Diamante
What is your favorite thing to do in your hometown?
Visit my family and friends
Describe your favorite home-cooked meal.
Breaded chicken with fries
Name one unique fact about where you came from:
It is an industrial area
What was the name of the first youth soccer team you ever played on there?
Junta Vecinal Villa Diamante
What position did you play?
Midfielder
Who was your favorite sports hero growing up?
Juan Roman Riquelme and Diego Maradona
What is your favorite thing to do in Portland?
Walk around the city by the river
