Sporting Kansas City acquire Brazilian D Diego Borges

Field Level Media|published: Tue 17th March, 12:47 2026

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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We've signed 21-year-old Brazilian defender Diego Borges from Zalaegerszeg TE.

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