A person who works in a government office and on a defined schedule. Employee , official . It is also a Spanish surname, of Asturian origin. It is considered Godino's patronymic, as is Godinez. Surname of Uruguayan footballer who acts as a defender. His full name is Diego Roberto Godín Leal and he currently plays for Cagliari Calcio of Italy's Serie A. He is a starting central defender and captain of the Uruguay national football team.