With 2 goals in the first 2 matches, Di María showed that he still maintains his top form despite being 37 years old. |
The former Real Madrid star converted from the penalty spot in the 74th minute to secure a valuable away win for his hometown club. The 37-year-old marked an emotional return to his boyhood club with impressive form, scoring in both of his first two games since joining the club in July.
Previously, in round 1, Di Maria also scored from a penalty in Rosario Central's 1-1 draw with Godoy Cruz. His goal from the 11m mark in the match against Lanus was also Di Maria's 13th consecutive successful penalty.
According to data from FootyStats , Di Maria has taken a total of 25 penalties in his career, with 21 successful, achieving an impressive conversion rate of 90.61%. In particular, in recent years, Di Maria has shown incredible consistency with 13 consecutive successful penalties.
Playing for Benfica at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Angel Di Maria scored all four goals from the penalty spot, a rare achievement. At the end of the tournament in the US this summer, Di Maria reunited with his hometown team Rosario Central after 18 years of fighting in Europe.
Di Maria joined Rosario Central at the age of four and made his first-team debut in 2005, aged just 17. Between 2005 and 2007, he played 39 games and scored six goals before moving to Benfica for $6.5 million.
Di Maria's return was not easy. In 2024, he gave up the idea of joining Rosario Central because his family received serious threats from criminal gangs in Rosario. However, with security guarantees and determination, Di Maria overcame his fears to return, bringing with him a desire to contribute to the team he calls home.
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