Daniel Carrillo

Daniel José Carrillo Montilla (born 2 December 1995), known as Daniel Carrillo, is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Universidad Central.

Club career
Carrillo started playing football in his native Venezuela with Deportivo Lara, debuting with the club's first team in top-tier Venezuelan Primera División in 2013. He ultimately spent eight seasons with the club.

On 4 February 2021, Carrillo moved to Finland and signed a two-year deal with Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS). Carrillo and KuPS won two Finnish Cup titles, in 2021 and 2022.

On 18 January 2023, Carrillo signed for Armenian Premier League club Alashkert. On 10 January 2024, Alashkert announced the departure of Carrillo.

On 18 January 2024, Universidad Central announced the signing of Carrillo.

International career
Carrillo made his debut for the Venezuela national team on 2 September 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Argentina, a 3–1 home loss. He substituted Jefferson Savarino at half-time.

Honours
KuPS
 * Veikkausliiga runner-up: 2021, 2022
 * Finnish Cup: 2021, 2022