Byron Bonilla

Sporting San José In mid 2016, Bonilla was acquired by the Second Division team Sporting San José ahead of their inaugural season in the league. He made his official debut on 1 October in the 0−5 victory over Coto Brus. He finished his first season with eight goals.

At the 2017—18 season, he became one of the leaders for the team and was awarded as the best foreign player.

Municipal Grecia On 11 January 2019, signed a six-month loan deal with First Division club Municipal Grecia.

Deportivo Saprissa On 22 May 2019, Deportivo Saprissa announced that Bonilla joined the club on a two-year contract, on loan from Sporting San José.

International career On 8 December 2016, Bonilla received his first call-up to the Nicaragua national team managed by Henry Duarte. He debuted on 30 December in a match against Trinidad and Tobago, as a substitution for Daniel Cadena at the beginning of the second half.

On 4 June 2019, Bonilla was named to Nicaragua's final 23-man for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

International goals Scores and results list Nicaragua's goal tally first. + List of international goals scored by Byron Bonilla No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 14 October 2019 Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica 2–0 4–0 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B 2 3–0 3 5 June 2021 Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua 2–0 3–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification 4 3 June 2022 Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua 2–1 2–1 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League B 5 6 June 2022 Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1–1 2–2 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League B 6 17 November 2022 Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua 1–0 1–0 Friendly 7 6 September 2025 Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua 1–1 1–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours Individual Best foreign player of the Costa Rican Second Division: 2017–18 Best XI of the Costa Rican Second Division: 2017–18 Included on the team of the week of the Costa Rican Second Division: 2017 Apertura, weeks 4, 5, 6, 11, 18, quarter–finals second leg, semi–finals second leg. Most valuable player of the week: 2017 Apertura, week 4. Included on the team of the week of the Costa Rican Second Division: 2018 Clausura, weeks 9, quarter–finals second leg, semi–finals first and second leg. Liga Primera (C2023)