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) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) | |
| International career | |||
| 2005–2007 | Chile U20 | 20 | (1) |
| 2008–2017 | Chile | 50 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 November 2021 | |||
Carlos Emilio Carmona Tello, born on February 21, 1987, is a former professional footballer from Chile. He was a talented midfielder who played for many teams during his career.
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Carlos Carmona's Club Football Journey
Starting His Career in Chile
Carlos Carmona began his football journey as a midfielder with a team called Coquimbo Unido. After two years, he moved to play for O'Higgins.
Playing in Italy: Reggina and Atalanta
On June 1, 2008, Carmona was bought by Serie A team Reggina in Italy. He played his first game outside Chile on September 14, starting in a 1–1 draw against Torino. Carmona played in 32 matches during that season, but his team was moved down to a lower league.
In the summer of 2010, Carmona joined Atalanta, another team that had been moved to a lower league, Serie B. He played in 32 games, helping La Dea (Atalanta's nickname) return to the top league.
Time in the United States: Atlanta United
Carmona signed with the Major League Soccer team Atlanta United on February 6, 2017. He played his first game on March 7, 2017. On May 7, 2017, he scored his first goal for the team against New York City FC.
Returning to Chile and Retirement
In January 2018, Carmona moved back to Chile to play for Colo-Colo. After his contract ended, he rejoined his hometown team, Coquimbo Unido, in February 2021. This team played in the Primera B, which is Chile's second-highest football league.
In January 2022, Carlos Carmona announced that he was retiring from football. He retired after helping Coquimbo Unido win the 2021 Primera B championship.
Carlos Carmona's International Career
Playing for Chile's Youth Teams
Carmona was the youngest player for Chile at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands. He showed his skills in Chile's first game, a big 7–0 win against Honduras. Two years later, he was the captain of the Chile team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He played in several wins, and Chile earned a bronze medal at the end of the tournament.
His success continued when Chile's coach, Marcelo Bielsa, called him up for the 2008 Toulon Tournament. This was a football event for players under 23 years old, where Carmona and his team won a silver medal.
Playing for Chile's Senior Team
On November 19, 2008, Carmona played his first game for the senior team against Spain.
On February 6, 2013, Carmona scored his first goal for the national team in a 2–1 victory against Egypt.
Carmona was chosen for the 2015 Copa America team but had to leave due to an injury. Another player, José Pedro Fuenzalida, took his place.
International Goals for Chile
Here is a list of the goals Carlos Carmona scored for the Chilean national team:
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 February 2013 | Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid, Spain |  Egypt |
2–0 | 6–1 | Friendly |
Carlos Carmona's Football Achievements
Club Honors
- Atalanta
- Serie B: 2010–11 (This means they won the second-highest league in Italy)
- Colo Colo
- Supercopa de Chile: 2018 (A cup competition in Chile)
- Copa Chile: 2019 (Another cup competition in Chile)
- Coquimbo Unido
- Primera B: 2021 (They won the second-highest league in Chile)
International Honors
- Chile
- China Cup: 2017 (An international football tournament)
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Carmona Tello para niños
