Hernán Bolaños
Costa Rican footballer
About Hernán Bolaños
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 80). Hernán Bolaños was a Costa Rican association football player, diplomat and association football coach.
Hernán Bolaños Ulloa (20 March 1912 – 9 May 1992) was a football player and manager. He played as a forward. Born in Nicaragua, he represented Costa Rica and Chile internationally.
Early life Bolaños was born in Granada, Nicaragua.
Club career He joined Alajuelense in 1930 and played for Audax Italiano, Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica in Chile. He played for Audax Italiano alongside his twin brother, Óscar, and they were nicknamed Los hermanos del Diablo (The Devil's brothers) by the Chilean press.
International career Bolaños played for Costa Rica appearing in nine occasions recording nine goals, in 1940 he played for Chile and became the Costa Rica ambassador to Chile.
Honours
Player Audax Italiano Chilean Primera División: 1936
Costa Rica Central American and Caribbean Games Silver Medal: 1930, 1938
Individual Chilean Primera División top goalscorer: 1936, 1937
Manager Costa Rica CCCF Championship: 1946, 1948
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hernán Bolaños?
Costa Rican footballer (1912-1992)
When was Hernán Bolaños born?
Hernán Bolaños was born on 20 March 1912 in Granada.
When did Hernán Bolaños die?
Hernán Bolaños died on 10 May 1992 in San José.
What was Hernán Bolaños's occupation?
Hernán Bolaños was an association football player, diplomat and association football coach.
What nationality was Hernán Bolaños?
Hernán Bolaños was Costa Rican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hernán Bolaños. https://biography.guide/hernan-bolanos/
MLA: "Hernán Bolaños." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hernan-bolanos/.
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