player info
diego britos
#9 | forward | universitario
Birthdate
15.05.2000
age
25
Birthdplace
panama
nationality
Peruvian
height
178
weight
76
Played matches
327
Played minutes
1698
matches start
298
appearances
91
goals
109
assists
43
shorts %
69
passes %
83
yellow cards
4
red cards
1
player bio
Diego Britos is a dynamic Peruvian midfielder known for his vision, stamina, and precise passing. Born in Lima in 2001, he began his professional career at just 17 with Universitario, quickly earning a reputation as one of the brightest young talents in South American football.
His performances in the domestic league caught the attention of European scouts, and by 2023, he signed with a Bundesliga club, bringing his South American flair to the German top flight. Despite his calm demeanor off the pitch, Britos is a relentless competitor known for dictating the tempo of the game and delivering clutch assists.
With a growing number of international caps for Peru, Diego Britos continues to rise as a key figure for both club and country, admired for his leadership, discipline, and creative playmaking.
Britos quickly became a mainstay in Universitario’s lineup, helping the club secure the 2020 Liga 1 title with a series of standout performances. His stamina allowed him to cover every blade of grass, while his composure under pressure and knack for threading passes through tight defenses made him a fan favorite. In 2021, he was named the Liga 1 Young Player of the Year, cementing his status as a prodigy. His performances didn’t go unnoticed. European clubs began circling, with scouts praising his versatility—he could play as a deep-lying playmaker, an attacking midfielder, or even a box-to-box dynamo.
His performances in the domestic league caught the attention of European scouts, and by 2023, he signed with a Bundesliga club, bringing his South American flair to the German top flight. Despite his calm demeanor off the pitch, Britos is a relentless competitor known for dictating the tempo of the game and delivering clutch assists.