A.D. Guanacasteca

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Guanacasteca
Full nameAsociación Deportiva Guanacasteca
Nickname(s)Pamperos (Pampeans)
ADG
FoundedJanuary 3, 1973; 51 years ago (1973-01-03)
2004 (refounded)
StadiumEstadio Chorotega
Nicoya, Costa Rica
Capacity4,500
ChairmanJorge Arias
CoachHoracio Esquivel
LeagueLiga Promerica
Clausura 2023Regular phase: 6th
WebsiteClub website
Current season

Asociación Deportiva Guanacasteca is a

Costa Rican First Division.[1]
Their home stadium is Estadio Chorotega.

History

Origins

The club was founded on 1973 after amateur team Carrillo FC, that won the 1972 third division amateur championship, the team relocated to Nicoya in order to sign local players to be ready for the Second Division promotional round, also renaming the team as Selección de Nicoya, and winning the promotional round.

First Era

After three years the club wins the 1976 Second Division and the First Division promotion, returning in 1978 to second division; In

Perugia owners for a short time and resold to other Italian businessmen, under this management the team crowned two more Second Division titles (1995 and 2002); By 2004 the team was sold to local businessmen and relocated to Escazú, renaming as Brujas de Escazú
Witches, looking for a higher fan support.

Re-establishment

Months later, the club was re-established after buying Ciudad Colón second division franchise and relocated to Nicoya for the 2005 season;[2] After 17 years, on May 27, 2021, they clinched their fifth Second Division title by defeating Puntarenas F.C.[3]

Crest and colors

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2021-0000 Canada Eletto Sport Costa Rica Telecable
Costa Rica Condovac

Stadium

The stadium is located in the Chorotega neighborhood of Nicoya,[4] it has a capacity for 4,500 fans comfortably seated, additional has two bleachers and a large space for standing fans. It has a natural grass in good condition.

Estadio Chorotega aerial view

Major renovations planned for the 2021 season to meet First Division requirements includes: roof, lighting, new dressing rooms, gym, press room and commercial stands. In addition, the stadium is shared with the Asociación Deportiva Nicoya, women's soccer team of the Women's First Division.

Current squad

As of 24 January, 2024

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Mexico MEX Antonny Monreal
2 DF Costa Rica CRC Pablo Morera
5 DF Costa Rica CRC Yeison Molina
7 MF Costa Rica CRC Rodrigo Garita
10 FW Costa Rica CRC José Pablo Córdoba
11 MF Costa Rica CRC Randy Vega
12 MF Costa Rica CRC Josimar Olivero
14 DF Costa Rica CRC Greivin Méndez
15 FW Costa Rica CRC Gustavo Muñoz
16 MF Costa Rica CRC Joseph Bolaños
17 FW Costa Rica CRC Steven Williams
18 DF Costa Rica CRC Jemark Hernández
19 DF Costa Rica CRC Roy Smith
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 DF Costa Rica CRC Pedro Leal (Captain)
21 FW United States USA Alonso Hernández
22 MF Costa Rica CRC Dariel Castrillo
23 DF Costa Rica CRC Gael Alpízar
24 MF Costa Rica CRC Jose Ugalde
26 DF Costa Rica CRC Andrés Jara
27 MF Costa Rica CRC Marvin Esquivel
28 GK Costa Rica CRC Jairo Monge
30 MF Costa Rica CRC José Porras
31 MF Mexico MEX Sergio Rodríguez
37 FW Costa Rica CRC Ryan Cane
— FW Mexico MEX Marco Granados

World Cup players

The following players were chosen to represent their country at the FIFA World Cup while contracted to A.D. Guanacasteca.

Honours

National

See also

References

  1. ^ AD Guanacasteca – UNAFUT (in Spanish)
  2. ^ "Nicoyanos tendrán club en la Segunda". La Nación (in Spanish). 2005-05-25. Archived from the original on 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  3. ^ "Luego de 17 años de luchas, la Asociación Deportiva Guanacasteca vuelve a Primera División". Noticias de Guanacaste y Costa Rica. Heraldo de la region chorotega. 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  4. ^ Estadio Chorotega Latinoplaces.com (in Spanish)
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