Diber Armando Cambindo Abonia (born 17 February 1996) is a Colombian professional

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who plays as a striker for Mexican club

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. Before playing in Mexico, Cambindo played for several clubs throughout Colombia, and has also received a call up to the Colombia national team.

Career

Club

Having started his career in Chile, Cambindo had spells throughout the

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, and had his best years at Independiente Medellin, where he was a crucial player in helping ''El Poderoso'' reach the finals of the 2022 Torneo Finalizacion. His good performances got the attention of many clubs across South America and North America, and in June 2023, he signed for

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for a reported

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3.5 million. His arrival caused some controversy as it was revealed he was suffering from fitness issues, and was seen by some as not up to the standard of playing in the Liga MX or the Cruz Azul squad.

International

Cambindo was called up to the

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for their

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against the

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on 28 January 2023. Cambindo made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 0–0 draw.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Individual *

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Golden Boot (Shared): Clausura 2024

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cambindo, Diber 1996 births Footballers from Cauca Department Living people 21st-century Colombian sportsmen Men's association football midfielders Colombian men's footballers Colombia men's international footballers Unión San Felipe footballers Deportes Quindío footballers América de Cali footballers Independiente Medellín footballers Cruz Azul footballers Club Necaxa footballers Primera B de Chile players Categoría Primera A players Categoría Primera B players Liga MX players Colombian expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Chile Colombian expatriate sportspeople in Chile Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Colombian expatriate sportspeople in Mexico