Biography
Who is Álvaro Saborío?
Early life and career beginnings
Álvaro Saborío was born in Quesada, Costa Rica, and grew up to become a prominent association football player. He is a product of C.F. Monterrey's youth system, where he played with the club's reserve team in the Segunda División de México and with Coyotes de Saltillo in the Primera A.
He later began his professional career with Deportivo Saprissa in his native country. During his time with Saprissa, he made his debut in the Costa Rican Primera División and finished the 2003 to 2004 season as the leading goalscorer with twenty five goals. With this club, he won a league title and a CONCACAF Champions Cup, and he also participated in the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship, where the team finished in third place.
European club career
Following his performance at the 2006 World Cup with Costa Rica, Álvaro Saborío moved to the Swiss Super League to play for FC Sion. During his stint in Switzerland, he won the Swiss Cup in 2009 and formed a partnership with Zbigniew Zakrzewski.
His performances in Switzerland attracted attention from English football. He joined Bristol City on loan in September 2009, making an impact by setting up teammate Nicky Maynard in a match against Coventry City and scoring a goal against Scunthorpe United. His contract with FC Sion was terminated in February 2010 to allow his return to Costa Rica.
Major League Soccer and later years
In March 2010, Álvaro Saborío signed with Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake. He made an immediate impact, leading the team with twelve goals in his first season and earning the MLS Newcomer of the Year award. He became the club's all-time leading scorer and was named their first ever Designated Player.
Later in his career, he played for D.C. United, where he scored a stoppage time winner to clinch a playoff spot in 2015. He also returned to Deportivo Saprissa and played for San Carlos, contributing to a double championship win, before finishing his club path.
International career
Álvaro Saborío represented the Costa Rica national team across multiple levels, including the under twenty three team at the 2004 Olympics, where he scored against Portugal. He made his senior debut in a 2002 friendly match against Ecuador.
He earned over one hundred caps for his country and scored thirty six goals, placing him high on the all-time goalscorers list. He played in five CONCACAF Gold Cups, one FIFA World Cup, and the Copa América. He also scored the first goal ever in the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica during an inaugural match against China.
Personal life and height
Álvaro Saborío stands at a height of 183 centimeters. He is the son of former Costa Rica international Álvaro Grant MacDonald and Marlene Saborío, and he is able to speak four languages including Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English.
He holds a United States green card, which qualifies him as a domestic player for Major League Soccer roster purposes. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his goalscoring achievements and his contributions to both club and country.
Birthday and age
Álvaro Saborío was born on March 25, 1982, which makes Álvaro 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Álvaro shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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