Carlos Diaz (soccer, born 1987)

Jose Carlos Diaz (born April 15, 1987) is an American former soccer player who played as a forward.

Youth club career
Born in Napa, California, he played with soccer youth clubs Napa Soccer Club, and Santa Rosa United in California, and played at Vintage High School before playing two years of college soccer for St. Mary's College. Was called up to United States U20 in 2005 during his time at St. Mary's College

Professional club career
During his time on trial in the Premier League with Football Clubs Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers, and Blackpool. Carlos was spotted by Sheffield United Director Terry Robinson to sign for Hungarian association football club Ferencváros and started in first club friendly match against Sheffield United. Due to injuries was loaned out to Tököl VSK for 6 months. Before the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League he was transferred to W Connection of Trinidad and Tobago in 2009. He scored two CONCACAF Champions League goals in his first start for the club in a 3–2 victory over Real C.D. España in the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League group stage. In 2010, Carlos signed for Brazilian Club Paysandu. In January 2013, while in pre-season camp with Colorado Rapids in preparation for the upcoming season Carlos faced two injuries in left ankle and left knee.