Despite his relatively young age, 'Zander' is one of the Dons' most experienced players, having played over 150 matches by 2008
Diamond by name… A graduate of Aberdeen’s youth team, Diamond has been a first-team regular since breaking into the senior squad in the 2003/04 season, and his solid, uncompromising yet skilled defensive style have made him one of the Dons’ key figures.
Despite interest from clubs in England and Spain, he signed a new contract in January 2008 which guaranteed his future at Aberdeen until the summer of 2011.
He was voted Player of the Season by the fans at the end of 2007-08 and has also captained the Scotland Under-21 international side.