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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José María Agüero Araya | ||
| Date of birth | 25 June 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Alajuela, Costa Rica | ||
| Date of death | 6 September 2023 (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
editAgüero 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
editAgüero 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
editAgüero died on 6 September 2023, at the age of 76.[3]
Honours
editAlajuelense
- Primera División: 1970, 1971
References
edit- ^ "Figuras del ayer: José María "Macho" Agüero". La Nación. 16 June 2003. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ Rodrigo Calvo (20 August 2016). "Historial del "Macho" Agüero". Diario Extra. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ 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.