Rónald Gómez
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For other footballers, see Ronald Gómez (Aruban footballer) and Ronald Gómez (Salvadoran footballer).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gómez and the second or maternal family name is Gómez.
Rónald Gómez Gómez (born 24 January 1975) is a retired Costa Rican football forward and manager. He is the current manager for Liga Nacional club Achuapa.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rónald Gómez Gómez[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1975-01-24) 24 January 1975 (age 49) | ||
Place of birth | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Achuapa (Manager) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1992–1994 | Carmelita | 27 | (9) |
1994–1996 | Alajuelense | 68 | (45) |
1996–1997 | Sporting Gijón | 21 | (2) |
1997–1998 | Hércules | 11 | (4) |
1998–1999 | Municipal | (22) | |
1999–2002 | OFI Crete | 87 | (39) |
2002–2003 | Al Qadsia | (2) | |
2004 | → Irapuato (loan) | 16 | (2) |
2004–2006 | Saprissa | 61 | (13) |
2006–2007 | APOEL | 20 | (4) |
2007–2008 | Saprissa | 28 | (4) |
2009 | Santos de Guápiles | 14 | (2) |
Total | 353 | (148) | |
International career | |||
1993–2008 | Costa Rica | 93 | (26) |
Managerial career | |||
2009 | Carmelita | ||
2010 | Santos de Guápiles | ||
2011 | Deportivo Cartagena | ||
2012 | Juventud Escazuceña | ||
2013 | Halcones | ||
2014 | Limón | ||
2016–2018 | Xelajú | ||
2018–2021 | Malacateco | ||
2021–2022 | Costa Rica (assistant) | ||
2023 | Santa Lucía | ||
2023–2024 | Apollon Smyrnis | ||
2024- | Achuapa | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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An important player on the Costa Rica national football team during the 1990s and 2000s, Gómez is regarded as one of Costa Rica's best forwards, known for his rocket shots and top dribbling.
Gómez is, along with Paulo Wanchope, the top scorer for Costa Rica in the FIFA World Cup with three goals.[3]