Yendrick Ruiz facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Ruiz and the second or maternal family name is González.
Ruiz with Herediano in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Yendrick Alberto Ruiz González | ||
| Date of birth | 4 December 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | San José, Costa Rica | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Herediano | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Alajuelense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Alajuelense | ||
| 2010 | Brujas | 3 | (0) |
| 2010 | Alajuela Junior | ||
| 2011 | Puntarenas | 36 | (13) |
| 2012–2019 | Herediano | 165 | (71) |
| 2015 | → Pune City (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Chiangmai (loan) | 21 | (7) |
| 2019 | Oriente Petrolero | 15 | (3) |
| 2020– | Herediano | 81 | (26) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013– | Costa Rica | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:21, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 March 2018 |
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Yendrick Alberto Ruiz González is a professional football player from San José, Costa Rica. He was born on December 4, 1987. Yendrick plays as a forward, which means he tries to score goals for his team. He currently plays for Herediano, a club in Costa Rica's top football league, Liga FPD. Yendrick is also the younger brother of another famous footballer, Bryan Ruiz.
Yendrick first played for the Costa Rica national team on May 28, 2013. This was in a friendly match against the Canadian national team.
Trophies and Awards
Yendrick Ruiz has won many important titles and awards throughout his career. Most of his team successes have been with Herediano.
Team Achievements
- Liga FPD: This is the top football league in Costa Rica. Yendrick helped Herediano win this championship several times:
- Clausura 2013
- Clausura 2015
- Clausura 2016
- Apertura 2018
- Apertura 2019
- CONCACAF League: This is a big football tournament for clubs in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Herediano won this title in 2018 with Yendrick on the team.
Individual Awards
Yendrick has also received special awards for his own performance:
- Liga FPD Top Scorer: He was the player who scored the most goals in the Costa Rican league during these seasons:
- 2014–15 Invierno
- 2015–16 Verano
- 2016–17 Invierno
- CONCACAF League Golden Ball: This award is given to the best player in the CONCACAF League tournament. Yendrick won it in 2018.
- CONCACAF League Golden Boot: This award is for the player who scores the most goals in the CONCACAF League. Yendrick shared this award in 2018.
More About Yendrick
- You can find more details about Yendrick Ruiz's career on Soccerway.
See also
In Spanish: Yendrick Ruiz para niños
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