Diego Chará
Portland Timbers/M/
ColombiaPlayer Info
Diego Chará is the beating heart and undisputed leader of the Portland Timbers in MLS, a Colombian defensive midfielder whose influence transcends statistics. Since joining Portland in 2011, he has been the league's premier ball-winner, setting a standard for intensity and durability. Chará's game is defined by relentless energy, precise tackling, and an underrated ability to drive forward. His crowning achievement was captaining the Timbers to the MLS Cup title in 2015, a victory built on his midfield dominance. He holds the club record for appearances and is a perennial candidate for MLS Best XI honors, a testament to his sustained excellence. In 2021, he was finally named to the MLS All-Star team, a long-overdue individual recognition. Nicknamed "The General" in Portland, his leadership is legendary. Now 39, Chará remains the foundational piece for the Timbers, a player whose legacy is one of unwavering commitment and embodying the club's fighting spirit.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2011/04/13
Deportes Tolima
Portland Timbers1818181€
Transfer
2009/12/31
America de CaliDeportes TolimaSigned
2008/12/31
Deportes QuindioAmerica de CaliSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
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Statistics
Portland Timbers
Leagues Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
157
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
70
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
9
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
1
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
1