Carlos Carmona facts for kids
Carmona with Colo-Colo in 2020
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Carlos Emilio Carmona Tello | ||
| Date of birth | 21 February 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Coquimbo, Chile | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Coquimbo Unido | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2007 | Coquimbo Unido | 92 | (7) |
| 2008 | O'Higgins | 17 | (3) |
| 2008–2010 | Reggina | 67 | (0) |
| 2010–2017 | Atalanta | 155 | (5) |
| 2017 | Atlanta United | 32 | (2) |
| 2018–2020 | Colo-Colo | 43 | (0) |
| 2021 | Coquimbo Unido | 25 | (0) |
| Total | 431 | (17) | |
| National team | |||
| 2005–2007 | Chile U20 | 20 | (1) |
| 2008–2017 | Chile | 50 | (1) |
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Carlos Emilio Carmona Tello (born on February 21, 1987) is a former professional footballer from Chile. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both attack and defend in the middle of the field.
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Who is Carlos Carmona?
Carlos Carmona is a well-known Chilean footballer. He played for many different clubs around the world. He also proudly represented his home country, Chile, in international matches. Carlos was known for his strong play in the midfield. He retired from playing football in 2022.
Playing for Clubs: A Journey Through Football Teams
Carlos Carmona started his football journey in Chile. He then moved to Italy and later to the United States. Finally, he returned to play in Chile before retiring.
Starting Out: Coquimbo Unido and O'Higgins
Carlos began his career as a central midfielder. He played for Coquimbo Unido, a team from his hometown. After two years, he moved to another Chilean club, O'Higgins.
Playing in Italy: Reggina and Atalanta
In 2008, Carlos moved to Italy. He joined Reggina, a team in Italy's top league, Serie A. He played his first game there on September 14, 2008. He played 32 matches for Reggina.
In 2010, Carlos moved to Atalanta. This team had just been moved down to a lower league, Serie B. Carlos helped Atalanta get back to the top league. He played 32 games that season. He stayed with Atalanta for many years, playing 155 games in total.
Across the Ocean: Atlanta United
On February 6, 2017, Carlos Carmona joined Atlanta United. This team plays in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. He played his first game for them on March 7, 2017. Carlos scored his first goal for Atlanta United on May 7, 2017. He played 32 games for the team.
Back Home: Colo-Colo and Coquimbo Unido
In January 2018, Carlos moved back to Chile. He joined one of Chile's biggest clubs, Colo-Colo. He played 43 games for them.
After his contract ended, he returned to his hometown team, Coquimbo Unido. This was in February 2021. The team was playing in the Primera B, which is Chile's second division.
Retirement from the Game
Carlos Carmona announced his retirement in January 2022. He retired after a great achievement. His team, Coquimbo Unido, won the 2021 Primera B championship. This meant they were promoted back to the top league.
Playing for His Country: Chile's National Teams
Carlos Carmona also had a successful career playing for Chile. He represented his country at both youth and senior levels.
Youth Teams: World Cups and Tournaments
Carlos was the youngest player for Chile at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. This big tournament was held in the Netherlands. Two years later, he was the captain of Chile's team. They played in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Chile won a bronze medal in that tournament.
His success continued with the youth teams. He played for Chile's Under-23 team in the 2008 Toulon Tournament. His team won a silver medal there.
Senior Team: Representing Chile
On November 19, 2008, Carlos Carmona played his first game for the senior national team. This was a big step in his career.
He scored his first goal for Chile on February 6, 2013. This goal helped Chile win a game against Egypt. Carlos was also part of the Chilean squad for the 2015 Copa America. However, he had to leave the team due to an injury.
International Goals
Carlos Carmona scored one goal for the senior national team.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 6 February 2013 | Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid, Spain |  Egypt |
2–0 | 6–1 | Friendly |
What Awards and Trophies Did Carlos Carmona Win?
Carlos Carmona won several titles with his clubs and with the national team.
Club Honours
- Atalanta
- Serie B: 2010–11 (This means they won the second division league)
- Colo Colo
- Supercopa de Chile: 2018 (A super cup competition)
- Copa Chile: 2019 (A national cup competition)
- Coquimbo Unido
- Primera B: 2021 (Won the second division league)
International Honours
- Chile
- China Cup: 2017 (An international football tournament)
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Carmona Tello para niños
