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Ronald GomezFormer Costa Rican footballer, striker, football coach
Date of Birth: 24.01.1975
Country:  Costa Rica |
Content:
- Ronald Gómez: A Legendary Costa Rican Footballer and Coach
- International Recognition and Global Stints
- Coaching Career
Ronald Gómez: A Legendary Costa Rican Footballer and Coach
Early Career and Club SuccessRonald Gómez, a former Costa Rican striker, began his professional career with Carmelita in the 1992-1993 season. In 1994, he joined Alajuelense, one of the top clubs in his country, where he played for two years, scoring 26 goals in 36 appearances.
International Recognition and Global Stints
Gómez represented the Costa Rican national team, scoring 24 goals in 90 appearances. He participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea, as well as the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
During his club career, Gómez also played for Deportivo Saprissa, with whom he competed in the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship in Japan. He also had stints with Sporting Gijón and Hércules in Spain, Municipal in Guatemala, Crete in Greece, Al-Qadsia in Kuwait, Deportivo Irapuato in Mexico, and APOEL in Cyprus.
Coaching Career
On December 21, 2008, Gómez retired from playing and became the head coach of Carmelita, where he had begun his career. He has since coached various teams, including Deportivo Saprissa, Herediano, and the Guatemalan club Águilas, which he currently leads.
