Randall Brenes facts for kids
Brenes with Kongsvinger in 2009
|
|||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Randall Brenes Moya | ||
| Date of birth | 13 August 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Cartago, Costa Rica | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker/Second striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2005 | Cartaginés | 32 | (16) |
| 2005–2008 | Bodø/Glimt | 54 | (15) |
| 2008 | → Kongsvinger (loan) | 14 | (7) |
| 2009 | Kongsvinger | 32 | (8) |
| 2010–2012 | Cartaginés | 66 | (36) |
| 2012 | Khazar Lankaran | 11 | (1) |
| 2012–2018 | Cartaginés | 182 | (51) |
| 2014 | → Sandnes Ulf | 11 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2005–2014 | Costa Rica | 43 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 November 2014 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 June 2014 |
|||
Randall Brenes Moya (born on August 13, 1983) is a former professional football player from Costa Rica. He spent most of his career playing as a striker for Cartaginés. He is the second highest goal scorer in the history of Cartaginés, with 103 goals in league matches. Brenes also played for the Costa Rica national football team.
Contents
Randall Brenes' Club Journey
Starting His Football Career
Randall Brenes was nicknamed El Chiqui, which means "Short" or "Small". He got this nickname because of his height when he was a young player. He started his professional football journey with Cartaginés. In his first season, he played very well, scoring 16 goals in just 32 games.
Playing in Norway: Bodø/Glimt
In 2005, Brenes moved to Norway and joined Bodø/Glimt. His friend and teammate from Cartaginés, Roy Miller, also joined the team. At that time, Bodø/Glimt was in Norway's top football league, called Tippeligaen. However, the team was moved down to a lower league, Adeccoligaen, in the same year.
In 2006, Brenes became the top scorer for Bodø/Glimt in Adeccoligaen, scoring 13 goals. Six of these goals were scored with his head! In 2007, his team won promotion back to Tippeligaen. The next season, Bodø/Glimt surprised everyone by finishing fourth in the top league.
Moving to Kongsvinger
In the middle of the 2008 season, Brenes was loaned to Kongsvinger, another team in the Adeccoligaen. He helped them in the league. Meanwhile, his friend Roy Miller was sold to Rosenborg. In 2009, Brenes signed a full contract with Kongsvinger. He helped them get promoted to Tippeligaen. After that season, Brenes decided to end his contract with the club. He wanted to move back to Costa Rica to be with his family.
Returning to Cartaginés
Randall Brenes returned to Cartaginés for the 2010 Summer and Winter tournaments. He shared the top scorer title with Éver Alfaro. He also helped his team reach the semifinals. Brenes played for Cartaginés in 2010 and 2011. He won two scoring titles during this time. He was also named the best player by the Primera División de Costa Rica in the 2011 Winter tournament. He helped Cartaginés finish fourth in the league table.
Playing for Khazar Lankaran
On February 9, 2012, Brenes signed a two-year contract with Khazar Lankaran, a team in Azerbaijan. He played his first game for them on February 20, 2012. He scored his first goal for the club on March 14, 2012, in an Azerbaijan Cup match. He scored another goal in the second leg of the cup on March 28, 2012. In the 2012-13 season, Brenes played four games for the club in the Europe League. On July 31, 2012, Brenes ended his contract with the team.
Back to Cartaginés and Sandnes Ulf
On August 7, 2012, Brenes signed a one-year contract to return to Cartaginés. Later, on August 4, 2014, he signed a loan deal to play for Sandnes Ulf in Norway.
Randall Brenes' International Career
Playing for Costa Rica
Randall Brenes made his first appearance for the Ticos in 2005. He came in as a substitute against Cuba in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Finals. He made an immediate impact by scoring two goals in that game. In January 2011, he played for the national team again in the 2011 Copa Centroamericana in Panama. He played five games in that tournament.
On March 26, 2011, Randall Brenes played in the first game at the new Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica against China. He made history by scoring Costa Rica's second goal in that match. In June 2011, he played in two 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup matches against Cuba and El Salvador, scoring a goal in stoppage time against El Salvador. In July, Brenes played two matches in the 2011 Copa América against Colombia and Argentina.
2014 FIFA World Cup Experience
By January 2014, Brenes had played 36 games for his country and scored 8 goals. He also played in 8 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
On June 20, 2014, Brenes made his debut in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He came into the game against Uruguay as a substitute in the 81st minute. He played for 9 minutes plus extra time. In the third group stage match, against England, he started the game and played for 59 minutes.
On June 29, 2014, Brenes played his third World Cup game against Greece in the Round of 16. He came in as a substitute in the 83rd minute. He played through all of extra time. The Ticos won the game 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. This win helped Costa Rica make history by advancing to the Quarter-finals.
International Goals Scored
_-7.jpg)
Here are some of the goals Randall Brenes scored for his country:
| # | Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 8, 2005 |  Cuba |
1 – 0 | 3–1 | 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| 2 | 2 – 1 | 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup | |||
| 3 | March 26, 2011 |  China |
2 – 0 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 4 | June 9, 2011 |  El Salvador |
1 – 1 | 1–1 | 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| 5 | November 15, 2011 |  Spain |
1 – 0 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 6 | October 16, 2012 |  Guyana |
1 – 0 | 7–0 | 2014 World Cup qualifier |
| 7 | 3 – 0 | ||||
| 8 | September 10, 2013 |  Jamaica |
1 – 0 | 1–1 | 2014 World Cup qualifier |
Career Statistics Summary
Randall Brenes played many games throughout his career. Here's a quick look at his total appearances and goals for different clubs and countries:
- Costa Rica Clubs: He played 280 league games and scored 103 goals. Including cup and continental matches, he played 292 games and scored 109 goals.
- Norway Clubs: He played 107 league games and scored 30 goals. Including cup matches, he played 115 games and scored 32 goals.
- Azerbaijan Clubs: He played 11 league games and scored 2 goals. Including cup matches, he played 13 games and scored 4 goals.
In total, Randall Brenes played 398 league games and scored 135 goals. Across all competitions, he played 424 games and scored 145 goals.
Awards and Achievements
Club Honors
- Cartaginés:
- Costa Rican Cup (2): He won this cup twice, in 2014 and 2015.
International Honors
- Costa Rica:
- UNCAF Nations Cup: He won this tournament in 2013.
Individual Awards
- Player of the Season at Cartaginés: He was named the best player for Cartaginés in both 2010 and 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Randall Brenes para niños
