Carlos Carmona is a former professional footballer from Chile who played as a midfielder.
He made his debut in European football with AS Reggina, where he played a full match against Torino.
Carmona was the youngest player for Chile at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, showcasing his talent early on.
Biography
Early Life
Carlos Emilio Carmona Tello, a talented Chilean footballer, was born with a passion for the sport that would shape his life. He began his professional career as a midfielder with Coquimbo Unido, where he showcased his skills and quickly made a name for himself.
Career
Carmona's career took off in 2004 when he joined Coquimbo Unido, playing there until 2007. His next move was to O'Higgins in 2008, but it was his transfer to AS Reggina later that year that marked his debut in European football. He made an immediate impact, playing a full match in his first game against Torino. After a successful stint at Reggina, he moved to Atalanta BC in 2010, where he helped the team return to Serie A after a season in Serie B.
In 2017, Carmona signed with Atlanta United FC in Major League Soccer, making his debut shortly after. He scored his first goal for the team in May 2017. Following his time in the MLS, he returned to Chile, joining Colo-Colo in 2018 and later rejoining Coquimbo Unido in 2021. He concluded his playing career after winning the Primera B title with Coquimbo Unido in 2021.
International Career
Carmona's international career began with the Chile national under-20 team, where he gained recognition as the youngest player at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He captained the team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, leading them to a bronze medal. He made his senior debut in 2008 and scored his first goal in 2013 against Egypt. Although he was named in the squad for the 2015 Copa America, an injury prevented him from participating.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Carmona has earned several honors, including a Serie B title with Atalanta and multiple domestic trophies with Colo-Colo. His contributions to Chilean football, both at the youth and senior levels, have solidified his legacy as a respected midfielder in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Youth
Carmona was Chile's youngest player at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands where he showed some glimpse of talent in Chile's opening game, a 7–0 win against Honduras. Two years later, he captained Chile to the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup where he played in a 3–0 win against Canada, a 3–0 win against Congo, a 4–0 win against Nigeria and a 1–0 win against Austria; Chile eventually were bronze medalists at the end of tournament. His international fortunes continued as Chile's coach Marcelo Bielsa called him up for the 2008 Toulon Tournament, an Under-23 football event, where Carmona won a silver medal with his side.
Senior
On 19 November 2008, Carmona made his debut for the senior team in a 0–3 loss to Spain. On 6 February 2013, against Egypt, Carmona scored his first goal for the national team in a 2–1 victory for the Chilean team. Carmona was named in the 2015 Copa America squad but had to withdraw through injury and was replaced by José Pedro Fuenzalida.
International goals
Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first.
Carmona started his career as a centre midfielder in Coquimbo Unido. Two years later he moved to O'Higgins. On 1 June 2008, Carmona was bought by Serie A side Reggina. He made his debut abroad on 14 September, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw against Torino. Carmona appeared in 32 matches during the campaign, which ended in relegation. In the 2010 summer Carmona moved to Atalanta, also relegated to Serie B. He had 32 appearances as La Dea returned to the top level.
Carmona signed with Major League Soccer side Atlanta United on 6 February 2017. On 7 March 2017 he made his debut, receiving a red card in the 88th minute in a 1–2 loss to the New York Red Bulls. On 7 May 2017 he scored his first goal for the team in the 39th minute in a 1–3 loss to New York City FC. In January 2018, Carmona was transferred to Chilean side Colo-Colo. After ending his contract, in February 2021, he joined his hometown team, Coquimbo Unido, at the Primera B. In January 2022, he announced his retirement after winning the 2021 Primera B along with Coquimbo Unido.
- Club
- Coquimbo Unido (2004–2007)
- Club
- Atalanta BC (2010–2017)
- Club
- AS Reggina 1914 (2008–2010)
- Club
- O'Higgins F.C. (2008–2008)
- Club
- Chile national under-20 football team (2005–2007)
- Club
- Chile men's national football team (2008–2017)
- Club
- Atlanta United FC (2017–2017)
- Club
- Coquimbo Unido (2021–2021)
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Chile
- Club
- Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo (2018–2021)
Legacy
Atalanta Serie B: 2010–11 Colo Colo Supercopa de Chile: 2018 Copa Chile: 2019 Coquimbo Unido Primera B: 2021
International
Chile China Cup: 2017
Clubs
- Coquimbo Unido2004–2007
- Chile national under-20 football team2005–2007
- AS Reggina 19142008–2010
- Chile men's national football team2008–2017
- O'Higgins F.C.2008–2008
- Atalanta BC2010–2017
- Atlanta United FC2017–2017
- Club Social y Deportivo Colo Colo2018–2021
- Coquimbo Unido2021–2021
Played together with
Abdoulay KonkoAtalanta BC
Adam JahnAtlanta United FC · 2020
Ademola LookmanAtalanta BC · 2022–2026- Adolfo NefClub Social y Deportivo Colo Colo · 1973–1980
- Adolfo ValenciaAS Reggina 1914
- Adrian MadaschiAtalanta BC · 2000–2003
Adriano Ferreira PintoAtalanta BC · 2006–2012- Adriano Pereira da SilvaAtalanta BC · 2005–2007
- Adriano Pereira da SilvaAtalanta BC · 2005–2005
Adrien TamezeAtalanta BC · 2020–2020
Adán GodoyClub Social y Deportivo Colo Colo · 1956–1957
Aimo DianaAS Reggina 1914 · 2003–2003
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Identifiers & aliases
Carlos Emilio Carmona Tello is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
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