Carlos Bocanegra Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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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.

NameCarlos Bocanegra
First NameCarlos
Last NameBocanegra
OccupationSoccer Player
BirthdayMay 25
Birth Year1979
Place of BirthAlta Loma
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignTaurus
Full/Birth Name
ParentsKelly Bocanegra, Manuel Bocanegra
SiblingsDiego Bocanegra
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Bocanegra was first-choice captain of the U.S. squad under manager Bob Bradley. Bocanegra captained the national team for the first time in a 4–1 U.S. victory in a June 2, 2007, friendly against China. Bocanegra captained the United States national team that defeated No. 1 ranked Spain to win one of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final games on June 24, 2009. He then continued his leadership duties throughout the 2010 FIFA World Cup, starting at left back against England and Slovenia and then as the left-center back against Algeria and Ghana.

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.

Net Worth$12 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeSoccer Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Bocanegra was signed by Fulham in January 2004, quickly becoming a fan favorite, garnering the nicknames the Jackal and the Black Snake. With Fulham, Bocanegra played primarily as a center back, but also as a left back and briefly as a holding midfielder. During the 2006–07 Premier League season, he was Fulham’s second leading scorer with five goals, behind fellow American Brian McBride. On September 1, 2007, Bocanegra captained Fulham for the first time in a Premier League match, a come from behind 3–3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. On September 15, 2007, he made his 100th appearance in the Premier League, all for Fulham, against Wigan Athletic. He was released by Fulham on May 23, 2008.

Bocanegra was signed by Rennes in June 2008. He received the number 3 shirt, which is his number for the United States. Bocanegra performed well in his first season in France, appearing in all 38 league matches. He scored his first league goal on March 8, 2009, in Stade Rennais’s 2–0 victory over Auxerre. He also scored a goal in a UEFA Cup match and started all the club’s Coupe de France matches. These included the 2009 Coupe de France Final at the Stade de France on May 9, 2009, where he scored Stade Rennais’ first goal against Guingamp, in the 69th minute.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Carlos Bocanegra height 6 ft 0 in Carlos weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 0 in
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Bocanegra played for the United States at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship and earned his first senior cap for the U.S. on December 9, 2001, against South Korea. He became a stalwart for the team in 2003, solidifying his position during the 2003 Gold Cup and leading all defenders with thirteen appearances during that year. During World Cup qualification in 2005, his role with the national team became less clear, as he bounced between roles at center back and left back. On May 2, 2006, Bocanegra was named to the United States World Cup roster for the tournament in Germany. He started two of three games at left back during the 2006 World Cup.

On November 15, 2011, Bocanegra joined the 100 cap club achieving his 100th international cap in a friendly against Slovenia. In March 2013, Bocanegra was initially included on the preliminary team for the start of the final stage of World Cup qualification; he did not make the final team however. Bocanegra’s further exclusion from qualification, in part due to his unstable club situation, led to the appointment of Clint Dempsey as captain of the USMNT. Bocanegra was subsequently not a part of the team at the 2013 Gold Cup or the 2014 World Cup.

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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.

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