Youth Cartagena attended and played soccer at
James Monroe High School.
College Cartagena attended
College of the Canyons in 2016 to play
college soccer, going on to make 19 appearances for the Cougars, scoring two goals. 2019 saw Cartagena transfer again, this time to
California State University, Dominguez Hills, playing 30 games, scoring three goals and tallying a single assist in two seasons.
Professional On January 25, 2022, Cartagena signed with
USL League One club
Chattanooga Red Wolves. He made his professional debut on April 2, 2022, appearing as an injury-time substitute in a 1–1 draw with
Forward Madison. On March 15, 2023, Cartagena and Chattanooga mutually agreed to part ways. ==References==