Costa Rica national under-20 football team

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Costa Rica under-20
Nickname(s) Ticos, La Tricolor, La Sele (Selección)
Association Federación Costarricense de Fútbol
Confederation CONCACAF
Head coach Flag of Costa Rica.svg Vladimir Quesada
FIFA code CRC
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 5–1 Nicaragua  Flag of Nicaragua (1908-1971).svg
(Panama City , Panama; March 5, 1962)
Biggest win
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 8–0 Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg
(Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago; August 22, 1984)
Flag of Belize (1981-2019).svg  Belize 0–8 Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg
(Belmopan, Belize; unknown date 1990)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 2–6 Japan  Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg
(Kuantan, Malaysia; June 20, 1997)
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 4–0 Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg
(Kuantan, Malaysia; June 23, 1997)
Records for competitive
matches only.
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Appearances9 (first in 1989 )
Best resultFourth Place (2009)
CONCACAF Under-20 Championship
Appearances19 (first in 1962 )
Best resultWinner Gold medal icon.svg  : 1988, 2009

The Costa Rica national under-20 football team represents Costa Rica in international football at this age level and is controlled by the Costa Rican Football Federation.

Contents

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 World Cup

YearRoundPositionPldWD *LGFGA
Flag of Tunisia.svg 1977 Did Not Enter
Flag of Japan.svg 1979
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1981 Did not qualify
Flag of Mexico.svg 1983
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1985
Flag of Chile.svg 1987
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 1989 Group Stage14th310224
Flag of Portugal.svg 1991 Did not qualify
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1993
Flag of Qatar.svg 1995 Group Stage10th310236
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1997 21st3012311
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1999 Round of 1615th411247
Flag of Argentina.svg 2001 9th430184
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2003 Did not qualify
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2005
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2007 Group Stage17th310223
Flag of Egypt.svg 2009 Fourth Place4th73131011
Flag of Colombia.svg 2011 Round of 1615th4103612
Flag of Turkey.svg 2013 Did not qualify
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2015
Flag of South Korea.svg 2017 Round of 1612th411234
Flag of Poland.svg 2019 Did not qualify
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2021 Cancelled
Flag of Argentina.svg 2023 Did not qualify
TotalFourth Place9/2335124194162
* Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Fixtures and recent results

The following is a list of match results from the previous 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss

2022

April 15 Friendly Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg0–3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Alajuela Province; Costa Rica
1:00 PM EDT Report Habibullah Soccerball shade.svg20'
Jesse Costa Soccerball shade.svg46'
Catavolo Soccerball shade.svg86'
Stadium: Complejo Deportivo FCRF-Plycem
April 21 Friendly Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg1–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Alajuela Province; Costa Rica
1:00 PM EDT J. Bennette Soccerball shade.svg15' Report Stadium: Complejo Deportivo FCRF-Plycem

Current squad

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Abraham Madriz (2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Saprissa
181 GK Bayron Mora (2003-05-05) 5 May 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Alajuelense

22 DF Julián González (2005-01-27) 27 January 2005 (age 18)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Saprissa
32 DF Douglas Sequeira (2003-09-16) 16 September 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Uruguay
42 DF Brandon Calderón (2004-07-21) 21 July 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of the United States.svg UCF Knights
52 DF Santiago van der Putten (2004-06-25) 25 June 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Alajuelense
122 DF Shawn Johnson (2003-02-28) 28 February 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Guanacasteca
132 DF Keral Ríos (2003-03-05) 5 March 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Pérez Zeledón

63 MF Ricardo Peña (2004-07-15) 15 July 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Futbol Consultants
73 MF Andrey Soto (2003-04-08) 8 April 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg San Carlos
83 MF Creichel Pérez (2004-11-11) 11 November 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Guadalupe
103 MF Brandon Aguilera (2003-06-28) 28 June 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Guanacasteca
143 MF Timothy Arias (2004-09-30) 30 September 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of the United States.svg UCF Knights
163 MF Andrey Salmerón (2004-03-22) 22 March 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Futbol Consultants

94 FW Doryan Rodríguez (2003-01-18) 18 January 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Alajuelense
114 FW Josimar Alcócer (2004-07-17) 17 July 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Alajuelense
154 FW Jostin Tellería (2003-04-10) 10 April 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Spain.svg Intercity
174 FW Jewison Bennette (2004-06-15) 15 June 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Herediano
194 FW Fabricio Alemán (2003-07-26) 26 July 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Spain.svg Intercity
204 FW Enyel Escoe (2003-05-08) 8 May 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Grecia

Honours

Major competitions

Individual awards

In addition to team victories, Costa Rican players have won individual awards at FIFA World Youth Cups.

YearGolden Glove
Flag of Egypt.svg 2009 Esteban Alvarado

Results

CONCACAF Under-20 Championship
YearPWTLFADPtsFinish
Flag of Panama.svg 1962 73131910+97Fourth Place
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1964 Did not qualify
Flag of Cuba.svg 1970 Did not qualify
Flag of Mexico.svg 1973 Did not qualify
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1974 311172+53Group Phase
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg 1976 Did not qualify
Flag of Honduras.svg 1978 74121310+39Semifinalist
Flag of the United States.svg 1980 310257-22Group Phase
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1982 74211710+710Third place
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1984 6222137+66Second round
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1986 Did not qualify
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1988 9810246+1817Champions
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1990 4301113+86Group Phase
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1992 311142+23Group Phase
Flag of Honduras.svg 1994 6411187+1113Runners-up
Flag of Mexico.svg 1996 5401124+812Fourth Place
Flag of Guatemala.svg Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1998 321061+572nd Group B
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001 3210122+1071st Group A
Flag of Panama.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Did not qualify
Flag of Honduras.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2005 31114404Group Phase
Flag of Panama.svg Flag of Mexico.svg 2007 321063+372nd Group B
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2009 532061+511Champions
Flag of Guatemala.svg 2011 4301134+99Runners-up
Flag of Mexico.svg 2013 310223–13Quarterfinalist
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2015 Did not qualify
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2017 52125507Fourth Place
Flag of the United States.svg 2018 6411155+1013Fifth Place
Totals8951172119791+106143

Record versus other nations at U-20 World Cup

NationPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 320164+26
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 200206-60
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 21013302
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 100113-20
Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador 210113-23
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 110020+23
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 110021+13
Flag of England.svg  England 100112-10
Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 110031+23
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 220042+26
Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 100102-20
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 10101101
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 200227-50
Flag of Iran.svg  Iran 100101-10
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 110031+23
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 201112-11
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 201124-21
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 10101101
Flag of Syria.svg  Syria 100113-20
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 110010+13
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 200218-70
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 200235-20
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 100101-10
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 11000103
Totals35123194162-2139

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References

  1. "Costa Rica National Team Roster" (PDF). CONCACAF. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.