Carlos Emilio Carmona Tello (; born 21 February 1987) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Carmona started his career as a centre midfielder in Coquimbo Unido. Two years later he moved to O'Higgins.
On 1 June 2008, Carmona was bought by Serie A side Reggina. He made his debut abroad on 14 September, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against Torino. Carmona appeared in 32 matches during the campaign, which ended in relegation.
In the 2010 summer Carmona moved to Atalanta, also relegated to Serie B. He had 32 appearances as La Dea returned to the top level.
Carmona signed with Major League Soccer side Atlanta United on 6 February 2017. On 7 March 2017 he made his debut, receiving a red card in the 88th minute in a 1âÂÂ2 loss to the New York Red Bulls. On 7 May 2017 he scored his first goal for the team in the 39th minute in a 1âÂÂ3 loss to New York City FC.
In January 2018, Carmona was transferred to Chilean side Colo-Colo. After ending his contract, in February 2021, he joined his hometown team, Coquimbo Unido, at the Primera B.
In January 2022, he announced his retirement after winning the 2021 Primera B along with Coquimbo Unido.
Carmona was Chile's youngest player at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands where he showed some glimpse of talent in Chile's opening game, a 7âÂÂ0 win against Honduras. Two years later, he captained Chile to the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup where he played in a 3âÂÂ0 win against Canada, a 3âÂÂ0 win against Congo, a 4âÂÂ0 win against Nigeria and a 1âÂÂ0 win against Austria; Chile eventually were bronze medalists at the end of tournament.
His international fortunes continued as Chile's coach Marcelo Bielsa called him up for the 2008 Toulon Tournament, an Under-23 football event, where Carmona won a silver medal with his side.
On 19 November 2008, Carmona made his debut for the senior team in a 0âÂÂ3 loss to Spain.
On 6 February 2013, against Egypt, Carmona scored his first goal for the national team in a 2âÂÂ1 victory for the Chilean team.
Carmona was named in the 2015 Copa America squad but had to withdraw through injury and was replaced by José Pedro Fuenzalida.
Carmona graduated as a football manager.
In September 2025, Carmona return to play football at amateur level.