Dennis Marshall
Costa Rican footballer and defender
Born
1985
41 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Costa Rica
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A professional footballer from Costa Rica, primarily played as a defender. Marshall began his career with Alajuelense and later moved to international clubs, including Deportivo Saprissa. Throughout his career, he earned numerous caps for the Costa Rica national team, participating in tournaments such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. His defensive skills contributed significantly to the teams he represented, establishing him as a reliable player on the field.
Played for Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa
Represented Costa Rica in international competitions
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