José María Agüero Araya (25 June 1947 – 6 September 2023) was a Costa Rican professional footballer who played as a defender. He spent his entire club career with Alajuelense and represented the Costa Rica national team.

José María Agüero
Personal information
Full name José María Agüero Araya
Date of birth (1947-06-25)25 June 1947
Place of birth Alajuela, Costa Rica
Date of death 6 September 2023(2023-09-06) (aged 76)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1978 Alajuelense 189 (0)
International career
Costa Rica 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Agüero was nicknamed "macho" and played his entire career with his hometown club Alajuelense, playing 189 games without scoring a goal. He was two-time champion of the Primera División in 1970 and 1971.[1]

International career

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Agüero earned three caps with the Costa Rica national team, with his debut being on 26 February 1970, in a 2–0 victory against El Salvador.[2]

Death

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Agüero died on 6 September 2023, at the age of 76.[3]

Honours

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Alajuelense

References

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  1. ^ "Figuras del ayer: José María "Macho" Agüero". La Nación. 16 June 2003. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  2. ^ Rodrigo Calvo (20 August 2016). "Historial del "Macho" Agüero". Diario Extra. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  3. ^ Arroyo, Franklin (6 September 2023). "Falleció uno de los mejores defensores de la historia de Alajuelense, José María Macho Agüero". La Teja. Retrieved 6 September 2023.