Former Boca Juniors goalkeeper Marcos Díaz continues his professional career at age 40, securing a move to Deportivo Llacuabamba, a Second Division team in Peru. This marks his second foray into international football, following a previous stint with Santa Clara in Portugal between 2023 and 2024.

A New Chapter in the Andes

Deportivo Llacuabamba, founded in March 2011 by a mining community in the Andes Mountains, presents a unique challenge for Díaz. The club is described as humble, located in the remote town of Parcoy, several hours from Lima. Despite currently competing in the Second Division, Llacuabamba has previously played in the First Division.

Adapting to the Altitude

One significant aspect of playing for Deportivo Llacuabamba is the altitude. The club’s stadium is situated 3,126 meters (approximately 10,256 feet) above sea level. Díaz will need to adjust to these conditions.

The stadium itself has a capacity of 500 people and features a synthetic grass surface.

Club’s Enthusiasm for the Veteran Goalkeeper

“He went through Huracán, Boca Juniors, Colón and Talleres… But today he chooses to defend the pride of the Liberteña mountain range!”

Deportivo Llacuabamba (via club social media)

The club expressed their excitement about signing Díaz, highlighting his experience and hoping he will guard our dreams of returning to First Division.

Seeking Redemption After Colón

Díaz is looking to rebuild his career after a disappointing period with Colón. His time there was not what was expected, and he was separated from the team after 17 games. He hadn’t added minutes since June 30, 2025, when Colón lost 1-0 against Miter in a match that was suspended due to incidents.

Díaz previously expressed dissatisfaction with how his situation was handled at Colón, stating, My situation was not handled in the best way and I did not like being held responsible for the defeats. I was in a bad mood..

Past Successes

Prior to his time at Colón, Díaz enjoyed success with Boca Juniors, winning the Supercopa Argentina in 2018 and the Superliga in 2019-2020.

FAQ

• What club did Marcos Díaz previously play for? He most recently played for Colón, before joining Deportivo Llacuabamba.
• What division does Deportivo Llacuabamba play in? They currently compete in the Second Division of Peruvian football.
• How old is Marcos Díaz? He is 40 years old.