José Porras
Costa Rican footballer and coach
Born
November 8th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Costa Rica
Links & References
A former professional footballer and coach from Costa Rica, had a significant presence in the sport during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Played primarily as a goalkeeper, started his career at Saprissa, one of the most successful clubs in Costa Rican football. Later played for various clubs, including León in Nicaragua and Deportivo Saprissa, before transitioning into coaching. Contributed to the development of young players in Costa Rica through coaching roles.
Played for Deportivo Saprissa
Represented Costa Rica in international matches
Other People Born on November 8th
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Served as a general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Commanded Japanese forces in the Malayan Campaign and the Battle of Singapore, leading to the capture of the British stronghold in 1942. Led troops in various campaigns throughout the Pacific, demonstrating tactical skills in land warfare. Post-war, faced trial for war crimes and was executed in 1946.
Continue ReadingAlfonso López Trujillo
Born in Colombia, served as cardinal and was appointed archbishop of Medellín. Held significant positions within the Catholic Church including involvement in the Vatican's Congregation for the Clergy. His work often focused on social issues and church reform. Participated in various ecumenical dialogues and contributed to discussions on ethics and morality within the church. Advocated for peace and justice in Colombia during a time of conflict. His tenure included leadership roles in important church organizations.
Continue ReadingOleg Menshikov
Born in 1960 in Russia, pursued a career in acting and directing. Gained recognition for performances in theater and film. Featured prominently in the film 'Burnt by the Sun', which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Also appeared in films like 'The Barber of Siberia' and television series such as 'The Irony of Fate 2'. Transitioned to directing, working on various theatrical productions. His contributions to Russian cinema and theater were significant, influencing the arts during the post-Soviet era.
Continue ReadingTom Anderson
Co-founded Myspace, a social networking site that gained significant popularity in the early 2000s. Played a major role in the development and growth of the platform, which became a hub for user-generated content, music sharing, and social interaction. After the rapid rise of Myspace, the site faced competition from Facebook. Transitioned away from Myspace's management after its acquisition by News Corporation in 2005. Pursued interests in entrepreneurship and technology after his departure from the company.
Continue ReadingJack Littlejohn
A rugby league player born in Australia, played for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL). At the beginning of his career, competed in the NSW Cup before making his debut in NRL. Contributed to the team with significant performances during his tenure and participated in the development of younger players. Transitioned through various clubs within the league, showcasing his skills as a halfback.
Continue ReadingAlan Curbishley
Played as a midfielder in the Football League, primarily with Charlton Athletic, where a significant portion of his playing career was spent. Transitioned to management, taking the role at his former club, where achievements included leading the team to the Premier League and maintaining top-flight status for several seasons. Later managed other clubs, contributing to their tactical development.
Continue Reading