Carlos Sánchez (commonly styled as Carlos Sánchez) is a Colombian professional footballer, primarily known for playing as a defensive midfielder. Below are key details about his career and profile, with emphasis on his time at ACF Fiorentina.

• Full name: Carlos Alberto Sánchez Moreno
• Date of birth: February 21, 1986
• Place of birth: Bogotá, Colombia
• Position: Defensive midfielder / central midfielder

Club career highlights

• Early career: Came through Colombian clubs including América de Cali and Envigado. Made his name with Independiente Medellín and later Atlético Junior.
• Move to Argentina: Transferred to Estudiantes de La Plata in Argentina, where his performances attracted European interest.
• Fiorentina (Italy): Sánchez joined ACF Fiorentina initially on loan in 2014 from Elche/Estudiantes arrangements, then signed permanently. He played for Fiorentina from 2014 to 2016. At Fiorentina he was used as a holding midfielder, valued for his tackling, positional sense and ability to protect the back four. He made a number of Serie A appearances and also featured in Coppa Italia matches during his spell.
• Later career: After Fiorentina, he moved on to other clubs including Espanyol (loan), Independiente Santa Fe, and later clubs back in Colombia and abroad, continuing his playing career into the late 2010s and early 2020s.

International career

• Sánchez has been a regular for the Colombia national team (Los Cafeteros), earning many caps since his debut. He was part of Colombia squads in multiple Copa América tournaments and in the 2014 FIFA World Cup where Colombia reached the quarterfinals — Sánchez played a notable role as a midfield ball-winner in several matches.

Playing style

• Known as a combative, disciplined defensive midfielder who breaks up opposition play, reads the game well, and distributes simply to more creative teammates. Noted for stamina and consistency rather than flamboyant attacking contributions.

Notable facts

• Often referred to by the nickname "La Roca" (The Rock) for his defensive solidity.
• Has had a long international career with Colombia, contributing to some of the country’s most successful recent campaigns.

The information above summarizes Carlos Sánchez’s identity, role, and the period he spent at ACF Fiorentina as part of his broader professional and international career.