Carlos Augusto (footballer)
Carlos Augusto Zopolato Neves (born 7 January 1999), known as Carlos Augusto or simply Carlos, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Monza. Carlos is also capable of playing as a centre-back; he has been praised for his defensive abilities and his crossing. Club career. Corinthians. Carlos started his career when he was 12 years old at Corinthians. He was part of the 2017 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior squad that ended up as champion. Coming through the youth system, Carlos made his professional debut for Corinthians in a  friendly against Grêmio on 8 July 2018. He made his official debut as a starter against Athletico Paranaense on 4 August of the same year. Carlos played 32 official games for Corinthians, scoring one goal. He also won the Campeonato Paulista twice: in 2018 and 2019. Monza. 2020–21 season. On 28 August 2020, Carlos joined newly-promoted Serie B side Monza on a permanent deal. He scored his first goal on 12 December 2020, in a 2–0 win over Venezia away from home. He became the youngest defender in the 2020–21 Serie B season to score a long-range goal  to date. Carlos scored his second goal on 22 December, in a 2–0 win at home against Ascoli. Carlos was nominated in the Serie B Team of the Season, finishing the season with three goals and two assists. 2021–22 season. Carlos began the season by scoring against Cittadella in the first round of the 2021–22 Coppa Italia on 14 August 2021; the match ended in a 2–1 defeat. International career. On 13 December 2018, Carlos was included in the Brazil under-20s for the 2019 South American U-20 Championship. Style of play. Mainly a left-back, Carlos is also capable of  playing as a centre-back in both a four-man and three-man defence. His main characteristics are his high elevation and his defensive prowess. Notwithstanding his defensive abilities, Carlos possesses good attacking qualities, mainly his crossing. He has been described as "ideal for Italian football". Personal life. On October 2020, Carlos tested positive for COVID-19. Honours. Corinthians Individual