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My Take
Carlos Bocanegra is the kind of defender I quietly root for. Raised in Upland, California and schooled at UCLA, he forged a journeyman's path through England, Scotland, France, and Spain, twice named MLS Defender of the Year. Earning over 100 caps and captaining the United States for six years says more about trust than talent alone; teammates clearly leaned on him. After hanging up his boots he shaped Atlanta United's roster as a technical director. Defend, organize, then build the next generation, that arc appeals to me. He's the unglamorous backbone that good teams are quietly built around.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Carlos Bocanegra
- Name (Japanese)
- カルロス・ボカネグラ
- Reading
- かるろす・ぼかねぐら
- Born
- May 25, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Upland, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Alta Loma High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Carlos Bocanegra born?
Born May 25, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Carlos Bocanegra from?
Carlos Bocanegra is from Upland, California, United States.
What does Carlos Bocanegra do?
Carlos Bocanegra works as association football player.
How tall is Carlos Bocanegra?
Carlos Bocanegra is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.