Not much is known about Diego Coppola's family life, other than the fact that he is of mixed descent. While he was born to an Italian father, his mother is Dutch. He chose to represent Italy in the national colors and has represented the team at different age-group levels, under-18, under-19, and under-20.
The Italians are revered for their defensive acumen. The Gli Azzuri leave no stone unturned when it comes to protecting their post. Jose Mourinho once said that if you want to study the art of defending, look no further than the partnership of Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci. It seems Coppola has followed in the footsteps of his country's legends.
At just 21 years of age, the Bussolengo native has already become a central figure in Hellas Verona’s backline. Coppola's development trajectory has been steady since he entered the club’s youth system. He made his professional debut in 2021.
Coppola's playing style should define him as the “no-nonsense” centre-back. He is a defender who thrives in duels, attempts frequent tackles, and has a habit of putting his body on the line. However, as it is with many young defenders, the real question is whether his game, which is so effective in Verona’s direct approach under Paolo Zanetti's tactics, will be the same at a higher level.
With a distinctive height, standing at 6'4", Diego excels in defensive and aerial duels, ranking among the league’s best. If we look at his stats and compare them with the other top five leagues, Coppola sits in the 88th percentile of tackles made per 90 minutes (2.09). Moreover, he also earned the 99th percentile for making interceptions per 90 minutes (2.31) and the 98th percentile for aerial duels won (3.94). His tactical intelligence and versatility to play at the back in both three and four formations make the Coach's job easier as he can easily fit into any position.