6'0" (183 cm) | Right Foot | Eintracht Nordhorn (Germany)

2025 Season Snapshot

Buffalo State University

19 Matches

⚽ 28 Goals

🎯 9 Assists

⏱️ 1,529 Minutes

Player Summary

Diego Rivera is a dynamic American attacker capable of playing anywhere across the front line as a winger, center forward, or attacking midfielder. A technically gifted player with an eye for goal, Diego combines intelligent movement, creativity, and composure in the final third. Following a remarkable collegiate career highlighted by 60 goals and 21 assists in just three seasons, Diego established himself as one of the most productive attacking players in NCAA Division III soccer. His ability to consistently create and finish scoring opportunities, paired with his versatility across multiple attacking positions, makes him an exciting prospect for the professional game.

Player Snapshot

Date of Birth: July 23, 2003

Height; 6'0" (183 cm)

Weight: 160 lbs (73 kg)

Preferred Foot: Right

Primary Position: Winger

Secondary Positions: Center Forward • Attacking Midfielder

Nationality: United States

Current Status: Available for Professional Opportunities

Career Highlights

⚽ 60 Career Goals

🎯 21 Career Assists

Professional Profile

Playing Style

Diego is a direct, intelligent attacker who thrives in the final third. Comfortable receiving between the lines or attacking defenders in wide areas, he creates danger through intelligent movement, quick decision-making, and clinical finishing. His versatility allows him to operate across the front four while maintaining a consistent goal threat.

Stylistically, Diego possesses elements similar to Diego Luna in his creativity and ability to operate between defenders, while also showing attacking instincts reminiscent of Julián Álvarez through his movement, pressing, and finishing.

Career Statistics

Buffalo State University (2023–2025)

Career Totals

61 Appearances

60 Goals

21 Assists

4,679 Minutes

2025

19 Appearances

28 Goals

9 Assists

1,529 Minutes

2024

23 Appearances

18 Goals

8 Assists

1,840 Minutes

2023

19 Appearances

14 Goals

4 Assists

1,310 Minutes