Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (forward) |
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| Nationality | Spanish and Dominican |
| Date of Birth | 01/08/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Premià de Mar, Catalonia, Spain |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Mariano Díaz
11/10/2026
Mariano has been revitalised at Alavés after manager Quique Sánchez Flores took charge in March 2026 and opened the door for him after he had been out of the lineup under the previous coach. His form has also drawn attention for strong performances with the Dominican Republic national team.
20/08/2026
Mariano scored on his first appearance for Deportivo Alavés at the start of the 2026–27 La Liga season. He then came off the bench to score the equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano at Butarque, making him a scorer in his first two games for the club.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mariano Díaz Mejía |
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| Known As | Mariano |
| Summary | Spanish-born Dominican footballer who plays as a forward and is currently with La Liga club Deportivo Alavés, having returned to regular play there in 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Preferred Foot | Right |
| Position | Forward |
Personal Life
| Heritage | Raised in a Spanish household with strong Dominican influence through his mother |
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Family
| Father | Spanish |
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| Mother | Dominican |
Career
| Youth and Early Career | Played for Badalona from 2011, then joined the Real Madrid youth system |
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| Real Madrid Castilla | Played in the C-team and reserves; was top scorer in the 2015–16 Segunda División B |
| Real Madrid First Team | Part of the squad that won the 2016–17 La Liga, UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup; later returned to the club on a five-year contract in 2018 |
| Olympique Lyonnais | Signed in 2017 and returned to Real Madrid after one season |
| Sevilla | Joined Sevilla after leaving Real Madrid; his contract ended in June 2024 |
| Deportivo Alavés | Current club as of 2026, playing in La Liga |
| International | Played and scored for the Dominican Republic national team in a 2013 friendly; later retired from that team with the aim of representing Spain, but has since continued to play for the Dominican Republic, including a goal in a March friendly against Puerto Rico |
| Deportivo Alaves | Signed in August 2025 on a two-year deal running to 2027; current club as of 2026, playing in La Liga |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Wore the number 7 shirt at Real Madrid | |
| 2. Was described as a successor to Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of the shirt number | |
| 3. Reportedly turned down offers from clubs in Qatar, Turkey and Saudi Arabia during his second Real Madrid spell |
