Carlos Cuesta

Carlos Cuesta contract and transfer fees

Carlos Cuesta's contract with Galatasaray runs until 31 December 2026 (1 month left). He is in the final six months: since 1 July 2026 he has been free to agree a pre-contract with another club.

Carlos Cuesta has moved for €12m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €8m, Genk to Galatasaray, Feb 2025.

Galatasaray paid €8m for Carlos Cuesta in February 2025. His value is now €6m, €2m below the fee. That is €1m per appearance across his 7 for them so far.

Carlos Cuesta transfer history and what each club made

• Atlético Nacional · sold to Genk for €4m (Jul 2019)
• Genk · signed from Atlético Nacional for €4m (Jul 2019) · sold to Galatasaray for €8m (Feb 2025) · profit for Genk €4m
• Galatasaray · signed from Genk for €8m (Feb 2025) · current club

Carlos Cuesta injury record and availability

Carlos Cuesta is out injured: hip flexor problems since 14 Sep 2026, return date not set (12 games missed so far).

In the 2026 league season Carlos Cuesta has played 653 of a possible 1,350 minutes since 16 Jul 2026 (48%): 8 starts and 8 appearances in 15 games, average rating 6.48.

Since 2019, Carlos Cuesta has had 8 injury spells: 177 days out and 30 games missed. Longest: hip flexor problems, 57 days (Sep 2026).

• 2026/27: 2 spells, 60 days out, 13 games missed
• 2025/26: 2 spells, 46 days out, 8 games missed
• 2024/25: 2 spells, 28 days out, 3 games missed

Galatasaray injury list

Carlos Cuesta international career: Colombia caps

Carlos Cuesta has 24 senior caps for Colombia and 0 international goals.

Last 12 months: 1 cap, 1 start, 46 minutes in 2 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 21 Nov 2025.