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Born on May 25, 1979 in Upland, California, United States, Carlos Bocanegra is an association football player. That puts Carlos Bocanegra at 47 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Alta Loma High School and University of California, Los Angeles. The listed height is 183 cm.
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
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- High school
- Alta Loma High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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