Diego Villares Yáñez (born 17 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Deportivo de La Coruña.

Born in Samarugo, Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia, Villares was a youth product of hometown side Racing Club Villalbés.

[1] On 31 May 2018, after establishing himself as a first-choice for Villalbés, Villares signed for Deportivo de La Coruña and was assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B.

[3] Upon returning from loan, Villares established himself as a regular starter for Fabril, before being promoted to the first team now also in the third division on 1 February 2021.

[7] He was an undisputed starter during the 2023–24 campaign, contributing with four goals in 40 matches as the club achieved promotion to Segunda División as champions.