Carlos Bocanegra

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carlos Bocanegra
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	May 25, 1979(1979-05-25)
Age	45
Birthplace	Alta Loma
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Taurus

Carlos Bocanegra Biography

Carlos Bocanegra is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on May 25, 1979 in Alta Loma, California, United States. He was the US national team’s center back from 2001 to 2012. After starting his professional career in 2000 with Chicago Fire, he went on to play professionally for France, Scotland, and England. He returned to the MLS with Chivas USA the following year.

In 2001, he joined He joined Landon Donovan on the US national team in 2001. the US national team.

Carlos Manuel Bocanegra (born May 25, 1979) is an American sports executive and former professional soccer player. A two-time MLS Defender of the Year, Bocanegra also played professionally in England, Scotland, France, and Spain. He earned over 100 caps with the United States, serving as captain for six years. He is currently serving as technical director and vice president for Atlanta United.

After playing college soccer at UCLA, Bocanegra signed a Project-40 contract with Major League Soccer and was drafted by the Chicago Fire with the fourth overall pick in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft. He spent most of the year with the Fire, playing two games on loan with Project 40. He proceeded to win the MLS Rookie of the Year Award for a team that made it to the MLS Championship match and won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. He became one of the top defenders in MLS, becoming the first player to win the MLS Defender of the Year Award twice, in 2002 and 2003. Bocanegra scored five goals and had eight assists in his four years in MLS.

He was raised with Diego, his brother.

Carlos Bocanegra Net Worth

Carlos Bocanegra is one of the richest Soccer Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carlos Bocanegra 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

From 1997 to 1999, he played college soccer for UCLA.

He was named MLS Rookie-of-the Year in 2000, and MLS Defender-of the Year in 2002.

Bocanegra was born in Upland, CA on May 25, 1979, to Manuel and Kelly Bocanegra. He was raised in Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, California, where he attended Alta Loma High School. He has one brother, Diego, who played soccer at Grand Canyon College and attended UCLA in 1995–96. His father is of Mexican descent. While attending UCLA, Bocanegra studied history and geography. Prior to attending UCLA, Bocanegra was offered scholarships for American football but opted for soccer, which he thought of choosing as his career. He was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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On July 16, 2010, Bocanegra was purchased by fellow Ligue 1 club Saint-Étienne for a reported fee of £400,000. He wore the number three shirt, as he did captaining the U.S. during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Bocanegra made his debut for the club, on the opening game of the season, in a 3–1 loss against PSG. On December 5, 2010, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–2 draw against Bordeaux; followed up his second goal in the Derby du Rhône, but couldn’t helped Saint-Étienne a win, as they lost 4–1. Bocanegra would be often used in first team ins and out in his first season. In a match against Nice, on October 17, 2010, Bocanegra suffered whiplash injury, that kept him out for three weeks.

Facts & Trivia

Carlos Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Carlos Bocanegra celebrates birthday on May 25 of every year.

Bocanegra scored his first league goal for the club on the 24th of September against Dunfermline Athletic in a 4–0 win. His second goal came three months later, on December 17, 2011, during a 2–1 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Bocanegra quickly became a fan favorite after a series of solid and impressive performances alongside his center-back partner, Dorin Goian. He was nicknamed Captain America by the Rangers fans and captained Rangers for the first time on January 8, 2012, during a 4–0 win over Arbroath in the Scottish Cup.

Who does carlos Bocanegra play for?

Atlanta United FC

Where is carlos Bocanegra from?

Upland, CA

When did carlos Bocanegra retire?

Bocanegra retired from play in 2014 after a 15-year career that included more than 200 career appearances in England, France, Scotland and the United States.

How was Carlos Bocanegra childhood like?

Bocanegra was born in Upland, CA on May 25, 1979, to Manuel and Kelly Bocanegra. He was raised in Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, California, where he attended Alta Loma High School. He has one brother, Diego, who played soccer at Grand Canyon University, UCLA and Fresno State.