Yeltsin Tejeda

Costa Rican footballer, national team player

Yeltsin Tejeda - Costa Rican footballer, national team player
Born

March 17th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Costa Rica

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Born in 1992, played as a midfielder in professional football. Began career with Saprissa, winning multiple domestic titles. Later joined various international clubs, including a stint in the Spanish league. Represented Costa Rica at the international level, contributing to the team's performance in tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup.

Won domestic league titles with Saprissa

Played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Competed in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup

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