Aarón Salazar

Aarón Salazar Arias (born 15 May 1999) is a Costa Rican footballer who plays as a defender for Alajuelense and the Costa Rica national team.

Career Salazar joined the youth academy of Herediano at the age of 7. He made his professional debut with Herediano in a 2–1 Liga FPD loss to Municipal Pérez Zeledón on 17 December 2017. He joined San Carlos on loan for 2 seasons, and after a successful stint was called back to the Herediano senior team.

International career Salazar debuted with the senior Costa Rica national team in a 4–0 friendly loss to the United States on 10 June 2021.

Personal life Salazar's uncle, Robert Arias, was also a professional footballer who represented the Costa Rica national team.

Career statistics International

Honours Herediano Costa Rican Primera División: 2017 Verano, 2019 Apertura Supercopa de Costa Rica: 2020

San Carlos Costa Rican Primera División: 2019 Clausura