Carlos Augusto

Carlos Augusto Zopolato Neves (born 7 January 1999), known as Carlos Augusto , is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left midfielder for club Inter Milan and the Brazil national team. A versatile defender known for his crossing, he can also operate as a centre-back.

Club career Corinthians Carlos started his career when he was 12 years old at Corinthians. He was part of the 2017 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior squad that ended up as champion.

Coming through the youth system, Carlos made his professional debut for Corinthians in a friendly against Grêmio on 8 July 2018. He made his official debut as a starter against Athletico Paranaense on 4 August of the same year. Carlos played 32 official games for Corinthians, scoring one goal. He scored his first goal on 12 December 2020, in a 2–0 win over Venezia away from home. He became the youngest defender in the 2020–21 Serie B season to score a long-range goal to date. Carlos was nominated in the Serie B Team of the Season, finishing the season with three goals and two assists.

Carlos began the 2021–22 season by scoring against Cittadella in the first round of the 2021–22 Coppa Italia on 14 August 2021; the match ended in a 2–1 defeat. He was key to helping Monza gain their first promotion to Serie A, after winning the promotion play-off final against Pisa.

Carlos made his Serie A debut on 13 August 2022, as a starter in a 2–1 defeat to Torino in the 2022–23 season. He scored his first Serie A goal on 9 October, in a 2–0 home win against Spezia. Carlos finished the season with six goals and five assists.

Inter Milan

On 15 August 2023, Carlos joined Inter Milan on a one-year loan with an option and conditional obligation to buy. On 20 December 2023, Carlos scored his first goal for the Nerazzurri in a 1–2 defeat against Bologna in the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia.

International career On 13 December 2018, Carlos was included in the Brazil U20 squad for the 2019 South American U-20 Championship.

On 6 October 2023, Carlos was called up to the senior national team, and made his debut on 17 October 2023, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match lost 2–0 against Uruguay.

Style of play Although he initially played as a forward at age 15, Carlos struggled to adapt to the role. His positioning shifted during his tenure with the under-17 team, when he began playing as a wide midfielder. Primarily a left-back, he is also capable of operating as a centre-back in both three- and four-man defensive lines. Known for his aerial ability and defensive prowess, He is affectionately nicknamed "" (the Emperor) by Monza fans, in reference to Roman emperor Augustus.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 2018, 2019 Copa do Brasil runner-up: 2018

Inter Milan Serie A: 2023–24, 2025–26 Coppa Italia: 2025–26 Supercoppa Italiana: 2023 UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2024–25

Individual Serie B Team of the Season: 2020–21