Dennis Marshall

Costa Rican footballer and defender

Dennis Marshall - Costa Rican footballer and defender
Born

1985
40 years ago

Died

June 23rd, 2011
14 years ago — 26 years old

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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