Angel Di Maria has called it an end in international football. The Argentine winger previously announced that the Copa America 2024 final Colombia will be his final game. After winning the title for the second consecutive time he will surely remain one of the greatest footballers for his nation. Over the years he has been one of the crucial players for La Albiceleste in the major tournaments.
The former Real Madrid has won every possible trophy with the nation and clubs he has played for. The 36-year-old was an important member of the FIFA World Cup-winning side. He will be known for his trickery, rapid pace, and agility with the ball. He had the honour of playing with both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in his career. On Sunday local time in South Florida he received a huge farewell. From the team’s fans which his eyes showed he was moved by.
Di Maria has achieved several records besides his name. Despite being overshadowed by Lionel Messi. The former will always be the big man for the country in the finals. He has played four finals for the country scoring in all four of them. We will be looking at some of the unknown records of the former Paris Saint-Germain winger.
Here are the 5 unknown records of Angel Di Maria
5. Scored in four different Copa America tournaments
Di Maria has been vital for the country whenever he has taken the field. The winger has the record of scoring in four different Copa America tournaments. He first scored in 2011 and the last of his goals was in the final of the 2021 edition of the tournament against Brazil.
4. Most assists in a single Copa America tournament
The SL Benfica footballer has the most number of assists in a single edition of the quadrennial tournament. Di Maria achieved the milestone in the 2015 edition where he provided 6 assists in the tournament. But the team could not get past through and win the trophy.
3. Man of the Match in Copa America and UCL final
Angel Di Maria is always known for his big-match quality and temperament. He has displayed it over the years of his playing career. He was named the man of the match in the Copa America 2021 final and in the UEFA Champions League 2014 final he was named the man of the match again. This makes him the first footballer to win man of the match in a major finals for club and country.
2. 3rd Most Appearances for Country
Di Maria’s debut was back on September 6, 2008. The winger since then has made 145 appearances for the country. He was just two games behind Javier Mascherano to become the second most games played for the nation. But as he has called off his prolonged international career. He will remain as the third most featured player in La Albiceleste’s history.
1. Most assists in a single UEFA Champions League season
The Argentine playmaker during his stint in Real Madrid was sensational to watch. He won all possible trophies with the Los Blancos. He had a great 2013-14 season with the club. The winger recorded the most assists in a single UEFA Champions League season. Di Maria made 18 assists in the very season leading Madrid to win the UCL.
