Bryan Ruiz
Bryan Jafet Ruiz González (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbɾaʝan ˈrwis]; born 18 August 1985) is a Costa Rican former professional footballer. A left-footed attacking midfielder, he also played as a second striker.
Ruiz with Costa Rica at the 2018 FIFA World Cup | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Bryan Jafet Ruiz González | ||
Date of birth | 18 August 1985 | ||
Place of birth | San José, Costa Rica | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2006 | Alajuelense | 86 | (24) |
2006–2009 | Gent | 79 | (26) |
2009–2011 | Twente | 65 | (35) |
2011–2015 | Fulham | 97 | (12) |
2014 | → PSV (loan) | 14 | (5) |
2015–2018 | Sporting CP | 86 | (12) |
2018–2020 | Santos | 12 | (0) |
2020–2022 | Alajuelense | 63 | (7) |
Total | 502 | (121) | |
International career‡ | |||
2005–2022 | Costa Rica | 147 | (29) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:16, 15 September 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:15, 23 November 2022 (UTC) |
Ruiz is the only Central American footballer to have played in the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, and the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores.
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