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Diego Madrigal

Not to be confused with Juan Diego Madrigal.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Madrigal and the second or maternal family name is Ulloa.

Diego Josué Madrigal Ulloa[1] (born 19 March 1989) is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for Municipal Liberia in the Liga FPD. Madrigal was a member of Costa Rica's under-20 team that finished fourt at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.[2]

Career

Madrigal made his Primera debut for UCR in January 2009 and scored his first Primera goal in March of that year.[3] After leaving a good image at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Euro Data Marketing, which represented Madrigal, intended transferring him to European football, ultimately signing for Sport Heredino.[1] At UCR, Madrigal disputed 23 games and noted 4 goals.[1]

Cerro Porteño

In December 2010, it was announced that Madrigal was Cerro Porteño's new striker.[4][5][6][7] Madrigal signed for one year.[1] In Madrigal's team was Jonathan Fabbro, Fredy Bareiro, Roberto Nanni, Javier Villarreal, Juan Manuel Lucero, Julio dos Santos, Rodrigo Burgos, Mathías Corujo, Luis Nuñez and Diego Barreto.[8] In January 2010, Madrigal was expected to play in a friendly match for Cerro Porteño against Atlético Paranaense's B Team.[9] Madrigal was usually a substitute in Cerro Porteño's team.[10] On 13 February 2011, Madrigal made his first league appearance for Cerro Porteño in a 2–2 draw against Rubio Ñu, when he was substituted onto the field for Ivan Torres in the 55th minute.[11] Whilst at Cerro Porteño, his national team selected him for the 2011 Copa América squad.[12] In June 2011, Madrigal was associated with a move to Deportivo Saprissa.[13]

Herediano

In August 2011, he returned to his former club Herediano.[14]

Santos de Guápiles

In August 2012, he joined Santos de Guápiles.[15]

Inter Baku

In January 2014, Madrigal signed for Azerbaijan Premier League side Inter Baku on a two-year contract.[16]

Belén

In September 2015, Madrigal returned to Costa Rica, signing with Belén[17]

Sporting San José

For the 2020/21 season, Madrigal joined Sporting San José.[18]

International career

Madrigal played for the Costa Rica national football team at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, where the team finished in fourth place.[19] On 26 January 2010, Madrigal made his first appearance and scored his first goal for the senior side in a friendly match against Argentina.[20][1] In May 2011, Madrigal scored in a victory for Costa Rica against Nigeria.[10] In 2011, Madrigal was selected for the 2011 Copa América in Argentina.[12]

Personal life

When Madrigal played in Thailand, he frequently visited the beaches.[2] He desires to conclude his career in Public Administration, which he began when he played at Universidad de Costa Rica.[2]

Career statistics

Club

As of 5 May 2015[21]
Club performance League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2008–09 CF UCR Primera División de Costa Rica 19 3 - - 19 3
2009–10 17 5 - - 17 5
2010–11 Herediano 7 2 - - 7 2
2011 Cerro Porteño Paraguayan Primera División 5 0 - 2 0 7 0
2011–12 Herediano Primera División de Costa Rica 12 0 - 3 0 15 0
2012–13 Deportivo Saprissa 18 3 - - 18 3
Santos de Guápiles 13 5 - - 13 5
2013–14 Deportivo Saprissa 8 2 - - 8 2
2013–14 Inter Baku Azerbaijan Premier League 6 3 0 0 0 0 6 3
2014–15 10 0 1 0 4 0 15 0
Total Costa Rica 94 20 - 3 0 97 20
Paraguay 5 0 - 2 0 7 0
Azerbaijan 16 3 1 0 4 0 21 3
Career total 115 23 1 0 9 0 125 23

International

Costa Rica
Year Apps Goals
2010 4 1
2011 7 0
Total 11 1

Statistics accurate as of match played 27 February 2012[22]

International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1.[23] 26 January 2010 San Juan, Argentina  Argentina 2-2 3-2 Friendly

References

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  2. ^ a b c "Columbia - Diego Madrigal: El jugador que eligió los destinos exóticos para asegurar su futuro | Columbia". Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  3. ^ Jiménez M., Gustavo (1 October 2009). "Madrigal deja una huella universitaria" (in Spanish). Nacion.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2009. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
  4. ^ "Diego Madrigal es nuevo refuerzo de Cerro Porteño". Ultimahora.com.
  5. ^ "Diego Madrigal es nuevo jugador de Cerro Porteño - Deportes". Abc.com.py. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Diego Madrigal: Cerro, equipo más grande de Paraguay - Deportes". Abc.com.py. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  7. ^ "El Ciclón se trae un zurdo de Costa Rica - Deportes". Abc.com.py. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Club Cerro Porteño :: Estadísticas :: Títulos". Ceroacero.es. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Cerro Porteño mide al Atlético Paranaense en amistoso - Deportes". Abc.com.py.
  10. ^ a b "Madrigal anota para victoria de Costa Rica sobre Nigeria - Deportes". Abc.com.py. Archived from the original on 18 September 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Rubio Ñú vs. Cerro Porteño - 13 February 2011 - Soccerway". Int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Diego Madrigal convocado para la Copa América - Deportes". Abc.com.py. Archived from the original on 18 September 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  13. ^ "Sepa de". Larepublica.net. Archived from the original on 18 September 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
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  15. ^ "Diego Madrigal es el nuevo refuerzo de Santos". Nacion.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  16. ^ "Diego Madrigal: 'Elegí Azerbaiyán porque aquí puedo sobresalir y pasar a Rusia o Turquía'" (in Spanish). Aldia.cr. Archived from the original on 24 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  17. ^ "Delantero Diego Madrigal jugará con Belén el Torneo de Invierno 2015". Nacion.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  18. ^ "Diego Madrigal :: Diego Josué Madrigal Ulloa". Ceroacero.es. Archived from the original on 16 September 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  19. ^ Diego Madrigal – FIFA competition record (archived)
  20. ^ AP (26 January 2010). "Diego Maradona returns to bench as Argentina beats Costa Rica 3-2 in friendly". San Francisco Examiner. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011.
  21. ^ "D. MADRIGAL". Soccerway. Int.soccerway.com. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  22. ^ "35757". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  23. ^ "Argentina derrotó 3 a 2 a Costa Rica". Afa.org.ar (in Spanish). Argentine Football Association. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.