Carlos Alberto Aguilera Nova (born 21 September 1964) is a Uruguayan former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Aguilera began his career playing for River Plate Montevideo, from 1980 to 1982.

Whilst at Genoa he memorably scored two goals at Anfield to knock Liverpool out of the 1991–92 UEFA Cup.

Aguilera also played for the Uruguay national team, which won the Copa América in 1983.

He represented Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup level in 1986, in Mexico, and 1990, in Italy.