Biography
Who is Carlos Soler?
Early life and youth career
Carlos Soler grew up in Valencia, Spain. He first experienced football at age four by taking shots during half-time for Bonrepòs. This was the team his brother played for. The club was impressed by his power. He initially felt too shy to join. He eventually signed up after his grandfather gave him a Game Boy for attending.
He entered the youth academy at Valencia in 2005. He started as a productive striker. Later, he transitioned to an attacking role and eventually played in central midfield.
Time at Valencia
The senior debut for the Valencia reserves happened on May 3, 2015, in a loss to Cornellà. Carlos scored his first senior goal on December 13, 2015, against Badalona. He entered the first team and La Liga on December 10, 2016, replacing Mario Suárez. His first league goal came on January 21, 2017, in a match against Villarreal.
In May 2019, he assisted the winning goal in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. He scored three penalties in a single game against Real Madrid in November 2020. He finished as the top league scorer for Valencia in 2021 and 2022.
Career in France and England
On September 1, 2022, Carlos Soler moved to Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract. The transfer fee was 18 million euros. He debuted five days later in a Champions League win over Juventus. He scored his first goal for the French club against Maccabi Haifa in October 2022.
He won the Ligue 1 title in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. He also earned a Coupe de France and a Trophée des Champions. In August 2024, he joined West Ham United on loan for one season. He played 33 matches and scored one goal against Fulham.
Real Sociedad and international play
He returned to Spain in September 2025 to join Real Sociedad. The club paid 7.5 million euros for 50 percent of his economic rights. He won the Copa del Rey again in 2026 after scoring in a penalty shootout against Atlético Madrid.
Carlos won an Olympic silver medal with the Spanish team in 2020. He made his senior international debut on September 2, 2021, against Sweden. He scored a goal against Costa Rica during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His most recent international appearance was against Egypt in March 2026.
Personal life and education
Carlos Soler pursued a degree in sports journalism but did not finish it. As a child, he watched the Premier League on the Canal+ channel. These broadcasts helped him learn English. He is 183 centimeters tall.
Birthday and age
Carlos Soler was born on January 2, 1997, which makes Carlos 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Carlos shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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