Diego de Jesús Campos Ballestero (born 1 October 1995) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Club career Clemson University and SIMA Águilas Campos played four years of college soccer at Clemson University. During his time with the Tigers, Campos scored 23 goals and tallied 22 assists in 81 appearances.
Campos also appeared for USL PDL side SIMA Águilas in 2017.
Chicago Fire On 19 January 2018, Campos was selected with the 38th overall pick of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by the Chicago Fire. Campos signed with the club the next month on February 28. Campos made his professional debut on March 31, as a half-time substitute during a 2–2 draw with Portland Timbers.
FK Jerv He signed for FK Jerv for the 2020 season on a free transfer from the Chicago Fire.
Degerfors IF Ahead of the 2022 season, Diego Campos joined for Degerfors IF in Allsvenskan. He signed on a three-year deal becoming the first player from Costa Rica to play for the club.
Alajuelense In January 2024, Campos returned to his home country by signing a two-year deal with Alajuelense. His wife, Kari, joined the club's women's team at the same time, making them the first married couple to play together for Alajuelense.
International career In June 2023 Campos was named to the Costa Rica squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He scored his first international goal against Martinique in the third and final game of the group stage.
Personal life Campos met fellow soccer player Kari Johnston when they were in college. The couple married in December 2023. They welcomed a son in April 2025.
Honours Individual Norwegian First Division Player of the Month: July 2020
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