Carlos Bocanegra

Carlos Bocanegra
Bocanegra in 2010
Personal information
Full name Carlos Manuel Bocanegra
Date of birth (1979-05-25) May 25, 1979
Place of birth Alta Loma, California, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1999 UCLA Bruins 43 (7)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2003 Chicago Fire 87 (5)
2000MLS Pro 40 (loan) 2 (0)
2004–2008 Fulham 116 (8)
2008–2010 Rennes 64 (2)
2010–2011 Saint-Étienne 35 (2)
2011–2013 Rangers 32 (2)
2012–2013Racing Santander (loan) 23 (0)
2013–2014 Chivas USA 30 (0)
Total 389 (19)
International career
1999 United States U20 4 (0)
1999–2000 United States U23 7 (1)
2001–2012 United States 110 (14)
Medal record
Representing  United States
FIFA Confederations Cup
Runner-up2009 South AfricaTeam
CONCACAF Gold Cup
WinnerCONCACAF Gold Cup2002
WinnerCONCACAF Gold Cup2007
Runner-upCONCACAF Gold Cup2011
CONCACAF Gold Cup2003
Men's Soccer
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Carlos Manuel Bocanegra (born May 25, 1979) is an American sports executive and former professional soccer player. A two-time MLS Defender of the Year, Bocanegra also played professionally in England, Scotland, France, and Spain. He earned over 100 caps with the United States, serving as captain for six years. He most recently served as technical director and vice president for Atlanta United.