Transfer News

Who is West Ham-linked Carlos Soler? The PSG star who is ready to join the Hammers

Add as preferred source on Google

West Ham have been heavily linked with the signing of Carlos Soler, here is everything you need to know about the Hammers target.

Julen Lopetgui has brought in several new faces since his east-London arrival this summer.

West Ham have shored up their defence with the signings of Max Kilman and Aaron Wan-Bissaka whilst also bolstering their frontline with the arrivals of Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug.

Having already signed a whopping nine players at the time of writing, West Ham’s business is set to continue on deadline day as they look to get some last-minute deals over the line.

Carlos Soler has been strongly linked with West Ham and the Hammers may be able to bag a late deal for the PSG star.

With only hours left to go until the window slams shut, Soler is reportedly itching to join the Hammers as he looks to secure an exit from the French champions.

So with that being said, here is everything you need to know about West Ham’s transfer target.

RB Leipzig v Paris Saint-Germain - Pre-Season Friendly
Photo by Cathrin Mueller – PSG/PSG via Getty Images

Carlos Soler age

Carlos Soler Barragan is currently 27-years-old at the time of writing. He was born on January 2nd 1997.

Carlos Soler nationality

Soler is of Spanish descent having been born in Valencia. He has represented Spain on the international stage, featuring 14 times for the reigning European champions so far.

Carlos Soler height

Carlos Soler stands at approximately 5ft 10 inches tall (1.8m). The PSG man uses his slight frame to weave in and out of defenders, in typical Spanish style.

Carlos Soler position

Soler primarily plays most of his football as a central midfielder but he also has the ability to play out-wid or in the number ten position.

Paris Saint-Germain v Toulouse FC - Ligue 1 Uber Eats
Photo by Aurelien Meunier – PSG/PSG via Getty Images

Carlos Soler style of play

Carlos Soler is everything you would expect from a Spanish midfielder.

Fantastic on the ball, with a great passing range – Soler is the ideal midfielder for a ball-playing side.

The West Ham target is also extremely strong at holding onto the ball, regularly riding challenges and driving his team forward.

He also has a keen eye for a goal, racking up 16 goal contributions during his last season in Valencia during 21/22.

Carlos Soler stats

Soler has played for two clubs during his professional senior career whilst also featuring for Spain at the international level.

ClubAppsGoalsAssists
2016–2022Valencia226(36)(31)
2022–Paris Saint-Germain63(8)(8)
Stats from Transfermarkt

Carlos Soler Instagram

Soler is on Instagram and his handle on the Meta-owned social media platform is ‘@carlos10soler’.

The Spain international currently has 560k followers on Instagram at the time of writing.