Dieguinho (footballer, born 2007)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Cruzand the second or paternal family name is Lopes.

Dieguinho

Personal information
Full name	Diego da Cruz Lopes
Date of birth	(2007-09-16) 16 September 2007 (age 18)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position	Winger
Team information
Current team	Corinthians
Number	61
Youth career
2015–2025	Corinthians
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2025–	Corinthians	9	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9:05, 9 November 2025 (UTC)

Diego da Cruz Lopes (born 16 September 2007), commonly known as Dieguinho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays mainly as a right winger for Corinthians.

Early life

Born and raised in Vila Alpina, a neighborhood of São Paulo, Dieguinho was named after Diego Maradona. ^[1]

Career

Dieguinho joined the youth sides of Corinthians at the age of seven, initially for the futsal team. ^[2] On 23 November 2024, he renewed his contract with the club until 2027. ^[3]

Dieguinho made his professional debut for Corinthians on 19 April 2025, coming on as a second-half substitute for Ángel Romero in a 2–1 win over Sport Recife at the Neo Química Arena. ^{[4] [5]}

Career statistics

As of 9 November 2025 ^[6]

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Corinthians	2025	Série A	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		9	0
Total			9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0

References

1. "Sonho do pai, obsessão pela bola e nome argentino: a história de Dieguinho, nova joia do Corinthians" [Father's dream, obsession for the ball and Argentine name: the story of Dieguinho, Corinthians' new pearl] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
2. "Astro da geração e bem observado: conheça Dieguinho, meia badalado do Corinthians na Copinha" [Star of his generation and well-watched: know Dieguinho, Corinthians' trendy midfielder at the Copinha] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Meu Timão. 25 December 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
3. "Corinthians amplia contrato de joia da base, que sonha com chance no profissional ainda em 2024" [Corinthians extend contract of pearl of the youth setup, who dreams with a chance in the first team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Meu Timão. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
4. "Promessa da base estreia pelo profissional do Corinthians em vitória no Brasileirão" [Young talent debuts for Corinthians first-team squad in Brasileirão victory] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Meu Timão. 19 April 2025. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
5. "Dieguinho faz estreia no profissional do Corinthians com 17 anos" [Dieguinho makes professional debut at Corinthians at the age of 17] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Central do Timão. 20 April 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
6. Dieguinho at Soccerway . Retrieved 19 April 2025.