Carlos Eccehomo Cuesta Figueroa (9 March 1999) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Vasco da Gama and the Colombia national team.
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Club career
Genk
On 5 July 2019, Belgian club Genk announced that they had signed Cuesta on a contract until June 2024.
Galatasaray
On 6 February 2025, Cuesta joined Turkish Süper Lig side Galatasaray for a transfer fee of €8.0m.
Late into the summer 2025 transfer window, Cuesta joined Vasco da Gama on a season-long loan until summer 2026.
International career
Cuesta made his debut for the Colombia national team on 9 September 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Chile.
On 14 June 2024, Cuesta was named into 26-man squad for 2024 Copa América. In first match of the competition, Cuesta was an unused substitute, but because of Jhon Lucumí's injury he became his replacement for the rest of the tournament.
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 21 December 2025
International
As of match played 15 November 2025
Honours
Atlético Nacional
Categoría Primera A: 2017-I
Copa Colombia: 2018
Copa Libertadores: 2016
Genk
Belgian Cup: 2020–21
Galatasaray
Süper Lig: 2024–25
Turkish Cup: 2024–25