Dennis Marshall (footballer, born 1985) facts for kids
Marshall playing for AaB
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Dennis Amos Marshall Maxwell | ||
| Date of birth | 9 August 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Limón, Costa Rica | ||
| Date of death | 23 June 2011 (aged 25) | ||
| Place of death | San José, Costa Rica | ||
| Playing position | Center back, left back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2007 | Limonense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2008 | Puntarenas | 30 | (3) |
| 2009 | → Herediano (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | AaB | 22 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2009–2011 | Costa Rica | 19 | (1) |
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Dennis Amos Marshall Maxwell (born August 9, 1985 – died June 23, 2011) was a talented footballer from Costa Rica. He played as a defender, usually as a left back or center back. Dennis Marshall was also a member of the Costa Rica national team.
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Football Journey
Dennis Marshall started his football career in his home country. He played for a local team called Limonense.
Club Career in Costa Rica
In 2007, Marshall joined Puntarenas. He played well there for two years. In 2009, he moved to Herediano for a short time. This was a "loan" move, which means he played for Herediano while still belonging to Puntarenas.
Playing in Denmark
Later in 2009, Dennis Marshall moved to Europe. He joined a club called AaB in Denmark. This was a big step in his career, playing in the Danish Superliga, which is Denmark's top football league.
Representing His Country
Dennis Marshall was a proud member of the Costa Rica national team. He played in many important matches for his country.
International Debut and Matches
He played his first game for Costa Rica in June 2009. This was a FIFA World Cup qualification match against Trinidad and Tobago. He played a total of 19 games for Costa Rica and scored one goal. He also played in four World Cup qualification matches.
Marshall represented Costa Rica in two major tournaments: the 2009 and 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cups. These tournaments feature national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean.
His Only International Goal
Dennis Marshall scored his only goal for Costa Rica on June 18, 2011. This was during a 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Honduras. It was a quarter-final game. He dedicated this special goal to his fiancée.
Family Life
Dennis Marshall came from a football family. His father, Dennis Marshall Herron, was also a player for the Costa Rica national team.
A Sad Farewell
On June 23, 2011, Dennis Marshall passed away in a car accident in Costa Rica. He was traveling with his girlfriend, Meilyn Arianna Masís Castro. The accident happened near San José.
His passing was a very sad event for Costa Rica. The country's president, Laura Chinchilla, spoke on national television to share her sadness. A special ceremony was held at Estadio Eladio Rosabal Cordero, the stadium of his former club, CS Herediano, to remember him.
