About Carlos Cuesta
Born 1999. Carlos Cuesta is a Colombian association football player.
Carlos Eccehomo Cuesta Figueroa (9 March 1999) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Vasco da Gama and the Colombia national team.
Club career
Genk On 5 July 2019, Belgian club Genk announced that they had signed Cuesta on a contract until June 2024.
Galatasaray On 6 February 2025, Cuesta joined Turkish Süper Lig side Galatasaray for a transfer fee of €8.0m.
Vasco da Gama (loan) Late into the summer 2025 transfer window, Cuesta joined Vasco da Gama on a season-long loan until summer 2026.
International career Cuesta made his debut for the Colombia national team on 9 September 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Chile.
On 14 June 2024, Cuesta was named into 26-man squad for 2024 Copa América. In first match of the competition, Cuesta was an unused substitute, but because of Jhon Lucumí's injury he became his replacement for the rest of the tournament.
Career statistics Club
International
Honours Atlético Nacional Categoría Primera A: 2017-I Copa Colombia: 2018 Copa Libertadores: 2016
Genk Belgian Cup: 2020–21
Galatasaray Süper Lig: 2024–25 Turkish Cup: 2024–25
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Carlos Cuesta?
association football player
When was Carlos Cuesta born?
Carlos Cuesta was born on 9 March 1999 in Quibdó.
What is Carlos Cuesta's occupation?
Carlos Cuesta is an association football player.
What nationality is Carlos Cuesta?
Carlos Cuesta is Colombian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carlos Cuesta (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Cuesta. https://biography.guide/carlos-cuesta/
MLA: "Carlos Cuesta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-cuesta/.
Chicago: "Carlos Cuesta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlos-cuesta/.
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