Diego Carlos Santos Silva professionally known as Diego Carlos is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Spanish club Sevilla as a defender. He has previously played for Desportivo Brasil, Sao Paulo (loan), Paulista (loan), Madureira (loan), Estoril, Porto B (loan), and Nantes. 

On the international level, he has represented Brazil at various age levels. On 3 November 2020, he received a late call-up to the Brazil squad for two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Uruguay but didn’t make any appearances for the team. On 17 June 2021, he was named in the Brazil squad for the 2020 Summer Olympic as Brazil won the gold medal at the tournament. He is yet to make his international team debut for Brazil. 

What is Diego Carlos Famous For?

• Being a Brazilian professional football player.
• For playing as a defender for Spanish club Sevilla.

Where is Diego Carlos From?

Diego Carlos was born on 15 March 1993. His birth name is Diego Carlos Santos Silva. His birthplace is Barra Bonita, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He was born to his father, Carlo, and his mother, Lindinalva Moreira where he grew up alongside his brother, Jeh Reis X Carol Fernandes, and sister, Vanessa Silva. He holds Brazilian nationality. His horoscope sign is Pisces.

Diego Carlos Club Career

• He started playing football for the youth team of America-SP in 2009.
• In 2010, he joined the youth team of Desportivo Brasil and began his career at the club. He began his senior career with the club in the 2012-13 season. 
• On 1 January 2013, he was sent out on loan to Sao Paulo.
• He spent the latter portion of the 2013-14 season out on loan at Paulista.
• He then spent about a month out on loan at Madureira.
• On 2 July 2014, he joined Estoril on a free transfer. 
• In September 2014, he was loaned to FC Porto, appearing only for the reserve team. During his loan spell at FC Porto, he made 19 appearances for the club in all the competitions.
• He made his debut for Estoril on 16 August 2016 in a 4-0 win against Benfica. On 24 October 2015, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2-2 draw against Rio Ave FC. During his 2015-16 season, he made 33 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals in all the competitions.  
• On 1 July 2016, he signed for FC Nantes on a five-year contract deal. He made his debut for the club on 13 August 2016 in a 1-0 win against Dijon. On 12 February 2017, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3-2 win against Marseille. In his first season, he made 39 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals in all the competitions.  
• During his 2017-18 season, he made 29 appearances for the club, scoring once in all the competitions.  
• During his 2018-19 season, he made 40 appearances for the club, scoring once in all the competitions.  
• Playing three seasons for Nantes, he was transferred to Spanish club Sevilla on 31 May 2019. He made his debut for the club on 18 August 2019 in a 2-0 win against Espanyol. On 1 December 2019, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 win against CD Leganes. In his first season, he made 45 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist in all the competitions as Sevilla won the UEFA Europa League that season. 
• During his 2020-21 season, he made 46 appearances for the club, scoring once in all the competitions.  

Diego Carlos International Career

• He has represented Brazil at various age levels. 
• On 3 November 2020, he received a late call-up to the Brazil squad for two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Uruguay but didn’t make any appearances for the team. 
• On 17 June 2021, he was named in the Brazil squad for the 2020 Summer Olympic as Brazil won the gold medal at the tournament. 
• He is yet to make his international team debut for Brazil.

Honors

• Won the 2019-20 UEFA Europa League with Sevilla.
• Won the 2020 Summer Olympic with Brazil Olympic. 

Diego Carlos Net Worth and Salary

Diego Carlos earns from his professional career as a football player. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. As of 2022, his estimated net worth is €2 million and his salary is £2.7 million. His market value is around €45 million. 

Diego Carlos Wife

Looking at his personal life, he is a married guy. He got married to his longtime girlfriend, Naiara Fernanda Santos in June 2017 after being together for several years. The wedding was simple but lavish, with close friends and family members attending. The couple is blessed with three children: a boy, David, born in 2015. Alice, their second child, was born in 2018, and Isaac, their third child, was born in February 2021. He has an intimate relationship with his wife and children and they are living their life happily together. 

Diego Carlos Height and Weight

Diego Carlos stands at a height of 1.86m i.e. 6 feet and 1 inch tall. He has a bodyweight of 79kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color and hair color are black. His sexual orientation is straight. His other body measurement such as chest size, biceps size, and waist size is still got to get revealed yet. Overall, he has got a healthy body.