2023 Updated: Diego Carlos' Net Worth, Salary, Football Career, Honours

Diego Carlos Santos Silva was born on the 15th of March 1993, or simply Diego Carlos, and he is a Brazilian professional who plays as a defender for English club Aston Villa.Information Guide Nigeria

Club career

Desportivo Brasil and loans

According to the report from BBC sport, it is reported that Carlos began his senior career with Desportivo Brasil in the 2012–13 season. On the 1st of January 2013, Desportivo Brasil sent him out on loan to São Paulo.

The defender then spent the latter portion of the 2013–14 season out on loan at Paulista. Carlos also spent about a month out on loan at Madureira.Information Guide Nigeria

Estoril and Porto loan

On the 2nd of July 2014, Carlos was sold to Estoril. In September 2014, Diego was loaned to FC Porto, appearing only for the reserves team.Information Guide Nigeria

Nantes

According to the report from ESPN, it is claimed that in June 2016, it was announced Carlos would join FC Nantes on a five-year contract. The report has it that the transfer fee paid to Estoril was estimated at €2 million.Information Guide Nigeria

And on the 14th of January 2018, during a Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain, referee Tony Chapron appeared to kick Carlos following a collision, before sending him off for a second bookable offence. Reports has it that Chapron, who was suspended by the French Football Federation, admitted his mistake and asked for Carlos’ second yellow card to be rescinded. However, as a result, the French football league withdrew the second yellow card.Information Guide Nigeria

Sevilla

According to the talkSPORT report, on the 31st of May 2019, Spanish club Sevilla FC announced it had reached an agreement with Nantes for the transfer of Carlos.NYSC Portal

The report has it that the defender was part of the club’s successful 2019–20 UEFA Europa League campaign. However, in the run up to the final, he conceded penalties in both of Sevilla’s quarter-final and semi-final matches against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United, respectively. And then also gave away a penalty early on in the final itself against Inter Milan on the 21st of August 2020. The defender had a hand in the game-winning goal as his overhead kick was turned into the net by Romelu Lukaku.

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Aston Villa

According to a skysport report, on the 26th of May 2022, English club Aston Villa announced they had reached an agreement with Sevilla for Carlos’ transfer. The report has it that the fee was undisclosed by the club, but was reported to be £26 million. Ahead of his first season with Aston Villa, he was named by manager Steven Gerrard as one of two vice-captains, alongside Emiliano Martínez.NYSC Portal

International career

BBC sport report has it that on the 3rd of November 2020, Carlos received a late call up to the Brazil squad for two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Uruguay.
And on the 17th of June 2021, Carlos was named to the Brazilian squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Diego Carlos Net Worth and Salary

Diego Carlos earns from his professional career as a football player. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. As per the Forbes update, it is claimed that as of 2022, his estimated net worth is €2 million and his salary is £2.7 million. His market value is around €45 million.

Honours

Club

Sevilla

UEFA Europa League: 2019–20

International
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Brazil Olympic

Summer Olympics: 2020

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