Diogo Calila

Santa Clara In August 2022, Calila signed a three-year contract with C.D. Santa Clara with the option of a further two; his former club retained 20% of the player's rights. He contributed 18 appearances and two goals in the 2023–24 campaign, in a top-division return one year after relegation.

Calila scored his first goal in the top flight on 25 October 2024, in a 2–1 home win over Gil Vicente FC.

International career In August 2025, Calila was pre-called up to the Mozambique national team. He earned his first cap on 5 September, featuring the entire 4–0 loss away to Uganda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In December, he was selected by manager Chiquinho Conde for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. In their second group game, against Gabon, he scored his first goal to contribute decisively to a 3–2 victory in Agadir, the country's first ever in the tournament.

Personal life Calila's father, Carlos (who shared the same nickname), was also a footballer. A forward, he played mostly for C.F. Os Belenenses.

Career statistics Club

International + Appearances and goals by national team and year