Danny Fonseca
Costa Rican footballer and prominent scorer
Born
November 7th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Costa Rica
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A Costa Rican footballer played as a forward. He began his professional career in 1996 with Club Sport Herediano. In 2000, he transferred to Saprissa, where he won multiple national titles. At international level, he represented Costa Rica, participating in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. His contributions to the national team included key goals in important qualifiers and tournaments, strengthening the team's position in Central American football. He continued to play in domestic leagues until retiring, making a significant mark in Tico football history.
Played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup
Won national titles with Saprissa
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