José Freddy Fernández Beita (born February 25, 1974) is a Costa Rican footballer who played as defender.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | José Freddy Fernández Beita | ||
Date of birth | (1974-02-25) February 25, 1974 (age 48) | ||
Place of birth | , Costa Rica | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
Deportivo Saprissa | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1994–2009 | Pérez Zeledón | 212 | (20) |
2009 | Águilas Guanacastecas | 10 | (0) |
2010 | Santos de Guápiles | 10 | (0) |
National team | |||
2007–2009 | Costa Rica | 25 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Pérez Zeledón, Fernández began playing club football with Municipal Pérez Zeledón at 20 years of age.[1] After spending most of his career with his hometown club, he joined Águilas Guanacastecas in May 2009[2] but left them after a brief spell[3] and finished his career with Santos de Guápiles.[4]
Fernández made several appearances for the Costa Rica national football team, captaining the side during the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds.[4] He made his international debut in the 2007 UNCAF Nations Cup.[5] Fernández also participated in the 2007 and 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup finals.[6][7]
His final international was an August 2009 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Honduras.
His parents are Aricelda Beita and Ezequías Fernández.[8]
Fernández is the brother of former Costa Rica international footballer, Pastor Fernández.[9]
2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup Team of the Tournament | |
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Goalkeeper | |
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Midfielders | |
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