Bryan Oviedo facts for kids
Oviedo playing for Everton in 2016
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| Full name | Bryan Josué Oviedo Jiménez | |||||||||
| Date of birth | 18 February 1990 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | San José, Costa Rica | |||||||||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Left-back, left midfielder | |||||||||
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Current team
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Alajuelense | |||||||||
| Number | 16 | |||||||||
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| Saprissa | ||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 2009–2010 | Saprissa | 7 | (0) | |||||||
| 2010–2012 | Copenhagen | 30 | (2) | |||||||
| 2011 | → Nordsjælland (loan) | 14 | (0) | |||||||
| 2012–2017 | Everton | 50 | (2) | |||||||
| 2017–2019 | Sunderland | 70 | (2) | |||||||
| 2019–2022 | Copenhagen | 22 | (0) | |||||||
| 2022–2024 | Real Salt Lake | 46 | (0) | |||||||
| 2024– | Alajuelense | 32 | (1) | |||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||
| 2009 | Costa Rica U20 | 6 | (0) | |||||||
| 2010– | Costa Rica | 81 | (2) | |||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2023 |
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Bryan Josué Oviedo Jiménez (born February 18, 1990) is a professional footballer from Costa Rica. He plays as a left-back or left midfielder. Currently, he plays for Alajuelense and the Costa Rica national team.
Bryan has played for several clubs, including Saprissa, Copenhagen, Nordsjælland, Everton, Sunderland, and Real Salt Lake. He has also represented Costa Rica in major tournaments like the Copa América Centenario and the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Bryan Oviedo's Club Journey
Playing for Copenhagen
Bryan Oviedo joined the Danish club Copenhagen in early 2010. He played there for a few seasons, showing his skills as a defender and midfielder.
Time at Everton
On August 31, 2012, Bryan moved to the English team Everton. He made his first appearance as a substitute in a 3–0 win against Swansea City. In his first season, he played 15 league games, mostly coming off the bench.
First Goals and Big Wins
Bryan scored his first goal for Everton on November 30, 2013, in a 4–0 victory over Stoke City. Just four days later, he scored a winning goal against Manchester United in the 86th minute. This goal helped Everton win 1–0, marking their first victory at Old Trafford in 21 years.
Dealing with an Injury
On January 25, 2014, Bryan suffered a serious injury during an FA Cup match. He broke his left leg, specifically his tibia and fibula. This was a clean break that required surgery.
Everton's manager, Roberto Martínez, expressed sadness about the injury. He said Bryan was an important player and deserved a quick recovery. Unfortunately, this injury meant Bryan could not play for his national team in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He returned to play on September 23, 2014, in a League Cup match.
Moving to Sunderland
On January 30, 2017, Bryan Oviedo joined Sunderland. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract. He made his debut for Sunderland on February 4, 2017, in a 4–0 win against Crystal Palace.
Returning to Copenhagen
In July 2019, Bryan went back to play for FC Copenhagen. He played there for three more seasons. His contract ended in June 2022, and he moved on to a new team.
Playing in the USA
On August 5, 2022, Bryan signed with Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake in the United States. He played for them until August 15, 2024.
Bryan Oviedo's International Career
Youth Team Appearances
Bryan has played for Costa Rica's youth national teams. In 2007, he was part of the U17 team in the CONCACAF U17 Tournament. They finished second in their group, which helped them qualify for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. However, Bryan was not chosen for the U17 World Cup squad.
Two years later, he joined the U20 team for the 2009 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. Costa Rica performed very well, winning the championship by beating the USA 3–0 in the final. This success meant they qualified for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Bryan was part of the team for the U-20 World Cup, where Costa Rica reached the semi-finals.
Playing for the Senior National Team
Bryan made his debut for the Costa Rica national team on January 26, 2010, in a match against Argentina.
He was selected for the Costa Rica team for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Costa Rica reached the knockout stage but was eliminated after a penalty shootout. In May 2018, Bryan was named in Costa Rica's 23-player squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia. He also represented his country in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Achievements and Awards
Bryan Oviedo has won several titles with his clubs and received individual recognition:
With Copenhagen
- Danish Superliga: 2009–10, 2021–22
- Danish Cup: 2011–12
With FC Nordsjælland
- Danish Cup: 2010–11
With Costa Rica National Team
- UNCAF Nations Cup runner-up: 2011
Individual Award
- Danish Cup Player of the Year: 2011–12
See also
In Spanish: Bryan Oviedo para niños
