Juan José Gámez
Costa Rican footballer
About Juan José Gámez
Lived 1939 – 1997 (aged 58). Juan José Gámez was a Costa Rican association football referee, association football player and association football coach.
Juan José Gámez Rivera (8 July 1939 — 25 September 1997) was a Costa Rican football player and manager.
Club career Nicknamed La Hormiguita Manuda, Gámez played with the juniors of Unión Deportiva Tibaseña and spent his entire senior career playing for Alajuelense, where he won 4 league titles. He played over 200 league matches for Liga and in 121 international matches.
International career Gámez was capped by Costa Rica, playing 45 games and scoring 7 goals. He represented his country in 7 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
Managerial career After retiring, Gámez managed Alajuelense, Cartaginés and the Costa Rica national football team all on two occasions.
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Who was Juan José Gámez?
Costa Rican footballer (1939-1997)
When was Juan José Gámez born?
Juan José Gámez was born on 8 July 1939 in Puntarenas.
When did Juan José Gámez die?
Juan José Gámez died on 25 September 1997 in Pérez Zeledón Canton.
What was Juan José Gámez's occupation?
Juan José Gámez was an association football referee, association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Juan José Gámez?
Juan José Gámez was Costa Rican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan José Gámez. https://biography.guide/juan-jose-gamez/
MLA: "Juan José Gámez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/juan-jose-gamez/.
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