*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 June 2023
Diego Alejandro Rolán Silva (born 24 March 1993) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who last played as a striker for Peñarol.
Club career
Defensor Sporting
Rolan came up from the youth development squads of Defensor Sporting, being graduated to the first team in 2011. On 28 August 2011, he made his official debut in a 1–1 draw against Cerrito.[4] On 13 November 2011, he scored his first official goal against Cerro Largo FC. His second goal came on 26 February 2012, in the 84th minute to take the lead for Defensor against Nacional in Montevideo which ended 2–2.[5] On 23 September, he scored a hat-trick during a 4–1 win over Progreso.[6] On 17 November, he scored another hat-trick, this time in a 4–0 win over Bella Vista.[7]
On 29 August 2017, Rolan was loaned to La Liga side Málaga CF for one year.[9]
Deportivo La Coruña
On 17 July 2018, Bordeaux announced the transfer to Deportivo de La Coruña. The transfer fee was estimated at €6 million.[10] Nine days later, he was loaned to CD Leganés in the first division for one year, with a buyout clause.
On 31 January 2019, Rolán left Leganés and moved to fellow league team Deportivo Alavés, on loan for the remainder of the season.[11]
On 31 January 2021, Rolán moved to Egyptian club Pyramids FC on loan until the end of the season.[12]
In September 2014, Rolan made his debut for the Uruguay national football team in a friendly win against Japan in Sapporo. He assisted Edinson Cavani's opening goal in the eventual 2–0 defeat of the Asian champions.[15] His first senior international goal came in a 2–1 away victory over Chile on 18 November 2014.[16]
In May 2015, Rolan was included in Uruguay's squad for the 2015 Copa América by coach Óscar Tabárez. He was assigned the number 9 shirt, usually worn by the suspended Luis Suárez.[17] On 6 June, he scored the opening goal during a 5–1 pre-tournament friendly win over Guatemala in Montevideo.[18]