Rónald Matarrita facts for kids
Matarrita with Costa Rica at the Copa América Centenario in 2016.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 July 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Alajuela, Costa Rica | ||
| Height | 1.75 m | ||
| Playing position | Left-back, wing-back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Liga Deportiva Alajuelense | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2012–2016 | Alajuelense | 67 | (4) |
| 2016–2020 | New York City | 106 | (4) |
| 2021–2022 | FC Cincinnati | 31 | (3) |
| 2023 | Dnipro-1 | 9 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Aris | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | Alajuelense | 2 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | Costa Rica U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2012 | Costa Rica U20 | 2 | (0) |
| 2015 | Costa Rica U22 | 3 | (1) |
| 2015– | Costa Rica | 55 | (3) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Rónald Alberto Matarrita Ulate, born on July 9, 1994, is a professional football (soccer) player from Costa Rica. He plays as a left-back, which is a defensive position, for the club Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and for the Costa Rica national team.
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Playing for Clubs
Starting with Alajuelense
Rónald Matarrita began his professional career with Alajuelense in Costa Rica. He played for them from 2012 to 2016. During his time there, he played in 67 games and scored 4 goals.
Time with New York City FC
In January 2016, Matarrita joined New York City FC in the United States. He played his first game for them in March 2016 against the Chicago Fire. His first goal for New York City was in June 2016, helping his team win 2–0 against Seattle Sounders FC. After his first year, he was named New York City's best defensive player for 2016. He played 106 games and scored 4 goals for them.
Moving to FC Cincinnati
Matarrita moved to FC Cincinnati in December 2020. He played 31 games for them and scored 3 goals. He left the club after the 2022 season.
Playing in Greece
In June 2023, Matarrita signed a three-year contract with Super League Greece club Aris. He played 1 game for them before returning to Costa Rica.
Back to Alajuelense
In 2024, Rónald Matarrita returned to his first club, Alajuelense.
Playing for His Country
Matarrita has played for Costa Rica at different age levels, including under-17, under-20, and under-22 teams. He made his debut for the senior national team in September 2015 in a friendly match against Brazil.
He scored his first goal for Costa Rica in September 2016. It was in a World Cup qualification match against Panama, which Costa Rica won 3–1.
Matarrita was chosen to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. However, he had to miss the tournament because of a hamstring injury just three days before Costa Rica's first game. He has played 55 games for the Costa Rica national team and scored 3 goals.
Personal Life
In March 2017, Matarrita received his U.S. green card. This allowed him to be considered a local player for teams in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Awards and Achievements
Alajuelense
- Costa Rican Primera División: 2013–14 Invierno (a championship title)
Individual Awards
- CONCACAF Best XI: 2016 (This means he was chosen as one of the best 11 players in the CONCACAF region for that year.)
- MLS Team of the Week 2016: Week 6, Week 10, Week 16 (He was recognized as one of the best players in the league for these specific weeks.)
See also
In Spanish: Ronald Matarrita para niños
