Diego Carlos

Early career

Diego Carlos began his senior career with Desportivo Brasil. In September 2012, Diego Carlos signed for São Paulo, playing for their B-Team. He went on to sign for Paulista and Madureira for loan spells.

Estoril and Porto loan

On 2 July 2014, Diego Carlos discovered by Mário Branco and signed for Portuguese club Estoril. He spent one year with their development team before going on loan to Porto B. He went on to make 19 appearances with them in the Liga Portugal 2. After his loan move, Diego Carlos featured for Estoril in the Primeira Liga, scoring his first goal for the club on 25 October 2015. in a 2–2 draw against Rio Ave.

Nantes

In June 2016, it was announced Diego Carlos would join Nantes on a five-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Estoril was an estimated €2 million. He made his debut for Nantes on 25 October 2016, in a 2–1 victory over Angers in the Coupe de la Ligue. His first goal for the club came on 12 February 2017, in a 3–2 Ligue 1 victory over Marseille. On 14 January 2018, during a Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain, referee Tony Chapron appeared to kick Diego Carlos following a collision before sending him off for a second bookable offence. Chapron, who was suspended by the French Football Federation, admitted his mistake and asked for Diego Carlos' second yellow card to be rescinded. As a result, the French football league withdrew the second yellow card.

Sevilla

On 31 May 2019,…

On 3 November 2020, Diego Carlos received a late call-up to the Brazil squad for two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Uruguay. On 17 June 2021, Diego Carlos was named to the Brazilian squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

As of match played 17 May 2026

Sevilla

UEFA Europa League: 2019–20 Brazil Olympic

Summer Olympics: 2020