Diego Aspiras

Jose Diego Aspiras (born May 28, 2004) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Philippine club One Taguig. , Aspiras is the son of Filipino actor and politician Edu Manzano and celebrity chef Reggie Aspiras. While playing football as a kid he studied at Xavier School, and is studying in Ateneo de Manila University as of October 2024. He would also play for the youth team of Stallion Laguna in the PFF U19 Boys National Championship.

Aspiras also played college football for Ateneo, first playing in the intercollegiate 2023 Ang Liga Tournament, where Ateneo reached the final before losing to Adamson University. He did not play in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.

Club career United City Before the 2024 edition of the Philippines Football League, Aspiras signed his first professional contract with league giants United City, who were returning to the league after a two-year break. He made his debut on the third matchday, coming on for Ricardo Sendra in a 4–1 win over Philippine Air Force. He notched 9 appearances during the shortened season, also assisting Sendra in a 9–2 win against Maharlika Taguig.

Manila Digger After the conclusion of the 2024 season, Aspiras was left without a club after United City withdrew from the league due to financial difficulties. He later signed with Manila Digger, featuring in the starting eleven on the first day as they lost 3–1 to One Taguig.

Barcelona City In April 2025, Barcelona City of the Quarta Catalana announced that it have signed in Aspiras for its then ongoing 2024–25 season. Ramon Tribulietx, his coach back in United City, helped realize Aspiras' move to the club-academy which was founded in 2024. Barcelona City lost their promotion match which marked the end of Aspiras' three month stint with the club.