Diego Calderón

Diego Calderón is a former professional footballer from Ecuador who played as a defender and later transitioned into coaching. He is best known for his time with Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito, where he was part of the historical squad that reached the finals of the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup after winning the Copa Libertadores. In his reflections on the tournament, Calderón emphasized the emotional and competitive atmosphere of the matches, particularly the final against Manchester United, where he felt proud of the team's performance despite the eventual loss.