Diego Carlos
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Diego Carlos

Diego Carlos of Como was born in Barra Bonita, Brazil on 15 March 1993 (age 33).

Diego Carlos, born on 15 March 1993 (age 33), is a Brazilian central defender with Como. His current market value is around £9.5m, according to Transfermarkt.

His most productive league season came at Sevilla in 2021-22, when he scored three goals in 34 appearances. That season gives a fair picture of his profile: primarily a defender, with the odd contribution in the other box rather than any great pretence of being a goalscoring centre-half.

At Como in 2025-26, he remains a regular first-team presence. He has made 27 Serie A appearances and scored one league goal, which is enough to show he is still being used as part of the working core of the side rather than sitting on the edge of it.

His career currently runs from a notable spell at Sevilla to regular football with Como, with his value now lying in experience, availability and steady use at centre-back.

📈 Key stats and insights

Diego Carlos made 27 Serie A appearances for Como in 2025-26
Diego Carlos started 21 of his 27 league appearances
Diego Carlos scored one goal and received eight yellow cards
Diego Carlos joined Como on loan after an €8.5m move to Fenerbahce
Diego Carlos's market value is €11.00m
Last updated 26 May 2026. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Diego Carlos
CD
1.86m (6ft 1in)
Height
34
Squad Number
79kg (12st 6lb)
Weight
15 March 1993 (age 33)
Date of Birth
Barra Bonita
Birthplace
Brazil 🇧🇷
Country of Birth
Como
Team
Brazil 🇧🇷
National Team
£9.5m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2028 (2y 1m)
Contract Expires

📊 Season stats

Team
Como
Como
Serie A 2025 - 2026
Games
27
Starting
21
Substitute
6
Unused
11
Utilisation
71%
Goals
1
Yellows
8
Reds
-

Diego Carlos was a regular part of Como's Serie A side in 2025-26, making 27 appearances and 21 starts at centre-back. One goal kept his attacking contribution limited, while eight yellow cards pointed to an aggressive defensive profile and a player heavily involved in direct duels.

📋 Career stats

Team
Como
Como
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
27
Goals
1
Team
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Turkey 🇹🇷
Games
4
Goals
-
Team
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
10
Goals
-
Team
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
27
Goals
-
Team
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
3
Goals
-
Team
Sevilla
Sevilla
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
34
Goals
3
Team
Sevilla
Sevilla
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
33
Goals
1
Team
Sevilla
Sevilla
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
35
Goals
2
Team
Nantes
Nantes
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
France 🇫🇷
Games
35
Goals
1
Team
Nantes
Nantes
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
France 🇫🇷
Games
28
Goals
1
Team
Nantes
Nantes
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
France 🇫🇷
Games
34
Goals
2
Team
Estoril
Estoril
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Portugal 🇵🇹
Games
31
Goals
2

Diego Carlos's route has taken him through Estoril, Nantes, Sevilla, Aston Villa, Fenerbahce and Como. The trajectory shows a clear rise from Portugal to Ligue 1, then to Sevilla and the Premier League, before a later move to Turkey and a loan in Serie A at 33. It reads as a defender who reached a high level in his prime and remained useful after leaving the Premier League.

💰 Transfers

Team
Como
Como
1 September 2025
From
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce
Type
Loan
Team
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce
22 January 2025
From
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Type
Fee (£8.5m)
Team
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
1 July 2022
From
Sevilla
Sevilla
Type
Fee (£26m)
Team
Sevilla
Sevilla
1 July 2019
From
Nantes
Nantes
Type
Fee (£14m)
Team
Nantes
Nantes
1 July 2016
From
Estoril
Estoril
Type
Fee (£1.5m)
Team
Estoril
Estoril
1 July 2015
From
Porto B
Porto B
Type
Returned from loan
Team
Porto B
Porto B
1 September 2014
From
Estoril
Estoril
Type
Loan
Team
Estoril
Estoril
1 July 2014
From
Desportivo Brasil
Desportivo Brasil
Type
Signed
Team
Desportivo Brasil
Desportivo Brasil
1 January 2014
From
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Type
Signed
Team
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
1 January 2013
Type
Signed

The transfer history shows a strong upward curve followed by a late-career reset: Estoril to Nantes for €1.5m, Nantes to Sevilla for €14m and Sevilla to Aston Villa for €26m, then Aston Villa to Fenerbahce for €8.5m before a loan to Como. His market peaked with the Premier League move, while the Como deal suggested a more short-term, situational role.

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