Diego Contento is a left back who plays for German side Bayern München. Contento is of Italian parentage but is born and bred in Munich. He joined the Bayern München youth academy from a very early age. He signed his first professional contract with the club in January 2010, at the age of 19. He made his debut as a substitute the following month. Contento quite quickly made his way into the starting XI and is regarded as a huge talent. He has played for Germany’s U-17 and U-20 levels but has indicated he would like to play for Italy at senior level.