Ben Brereton Diaz shares insights about his journey with the Chilean national team, reflecting on his unexpected rise to stardom in South America.
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Ben Brereton Diaz plays for Derby County
He is from Stoke-on-Trent, England
He has gained stardom in Chile
His journey with the Chile national team is notable
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Ben Brereton Diaz on his Chile adventure so far
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Derby forward Ben Brereton Diaz tells Sky Sports about his journey with Chile so far.
Sometimes Ben Brereton Diaz, the lad from Stoke-on-Trent, still has to pinch himself as a reminder of the fact he is a superstar in a South American nation.
Since 2021, when a group of fans began a social media campaign to get him called up after noticing he was Chilean on Football Manager, he was won 42 caps and scored 10 times.
"Every time I go there, I really enjoy it," the Derby forward said. "The support we got over there is amazing.
"It was a crazy time when I first went and got my call up. And the amount of love I got over there was amazing. Obviously scoring some goals and playing a lot of games.
"I'm just happy to be a part of that and making my family proud that they're living in Chile, they're living in England. It's a really good thing.
"I'm really happy I made the decision to do that because the experiences you get from it has been amazing. I've learned a lot over there. Every time I get called up, it's great to go there and hopefully more call-ups are coming."
Unfortunately for Brereton Diaz, Chile have failed to qualify for the last two World Cups. But he believes they are building a squad for the future that can get back to the main stage.
Q&A
What has Ben Brereton Diaz said about his experience with the Chile national team?
Ben Brereton Diaz expressed amazement at being considered a superstar in Chile, highlighting his journey with the national team.
Where is Ben Brereton Diaz from and what club does he play for?
Ben Brereton Diaz is from Stoke-on-Trent and currently plays for Derby County.
How has Ben Brereton Diaz's career changed since joining the Chile national team?
His career has significantly changed as he has gained recognition and popularity in Chile, becoming a key player for the national team.
What impact has Ben Brereton Diaz had on Chilean football?
Ben Brereton Diaz has become a symbol of hope and talent for Chilean football, inspiring many with his success story.
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"We obviously didn't make the World Cup this time, which we were gutted about. But that will just drive us on," he added.
"We've got a lot of young talent coming through. Now we're just building that, and it's looking really good for the future."
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