Damián Alejandro Manso (Spanish pronunciation: [daˈmjam ˈmanso], born 6 June 1979) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.
He scored key goals and created important plays which helped LDU Quito win the tournament for the first time.
Due to his skills, he was voted as part of the ideal Copa Libertadores team, along with fellow playmates, Enrique Vera, and Joffre Guerrón.
At the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup, he again was vital to the team, helping LDU Quito advance to the final against Manchester United, which they lost.
Manso re-signed for his boyhood club on 22 July 2013, however only managing to play 4 games with all his appearances being made as a substitute.