Carlos Cuesta

• Full name: Carlos Alberto Cuesta Hernández
• Date of birth: November 9, 1999
• Place of birth: Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia
• Nationality: Colombia
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Height: 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career (selected)

• Independiente Medellín (youth / senior): Came through the youth ranks at Independiente Medellín in Colombia and made his professional debut with the club.
• Genk (KRC Genk): Transferred to KRC Genk in Belgium in 2018. At Genk he developed further as a young central defender, participating in Belgian First Division A matches and European competition squads during his time there.
• Later moves: After his spell at Genk, Cuesta returned to Colombia on loan and subsequently made permanent moves within Colombian football (including Atlético Nacional), continuing his career in the Colombian top flight.

International career

• Represented Colombia at youth levels, notably as captain of the Colombia U20 team at the 2019 South American U-20 Championship and the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
• Has been called up to senior Colombia squads and is considered a prospect for the national team setup, with periodic involvement depending on form and selection.

Style of play

• Left-footed centre-back known for good positioning, ball-playing ability from the back, composure in possession, and leadership qualities for his age.
• Comfortable carrying the ball into midfield and contributing to build-up play; also strong in aerial duels and one-on-one defending.

Notable facts

• Regarded as one of Colombia’s promising defensive talents from his generation.
• Made the move to Europe at a young age with Genk, a club known for developing young players.

Sources & updates

Details above reflect Cuesta’s career through the mid-2020s. For the latest club, appearance and transfer information, consult up-to-date databases (club websites, league records, and reputable sports news outlets).