Sporting Kansas City acquire Brazilian D Diego Borges
Sep 13, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; General view of a practice balls prior to the game between Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images Sporting Kansas City acquired Brazilian defender Diego Borges from Hungary's Zalaegerszeg TE on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old center back is under contract through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31. He will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots.
"Diego is a young and exciting prospect at center back who has experienced a quick rise from Serie B in Brazil to showing excellent performances in Hungary," SKC president of soccer operations and general manager David Lee said. "Diego has many attributes that made him a coveted target for a number of teams around the world with his size, athleticism and quality on the ball."
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— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) March 17, 2026
We've signed 21-year-old Brazilian defender Diego Borges from Zalaegerszeg TE.
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Borges made seven appearances in the Hungarian top flight. He previously played in Brazil for Santos FC's U-20 squad and Amazonas FC in Serie B.
--Field Level Media
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