Celso Borges's father is Alexandre Guimaraes, Brazilian-born, Costa Rican-raised ex-footballer and coach.
18 Facts About Celso Borges
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Celso Borges was born in Costa Rica's capital city San Jose and during his highschool years he attended Sistema Educativo Saint Clare Highschool, where he took part in the school's team and was taught everything about soccer by Costa Rican football legend don Juan Varela.
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Celso Borges's studies were often interrupted by his football training and playing outside the country.
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At the age of 18, Borges made his professional debut for Saprissa on 15 January 2006.
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On 18 January 2009, Fredrikstad FK sporting director Tor-Kristian Karlsen confirmed that Celso Borges had signed for them, joining on 1 July when Celso Borges's contract with Saprissa expired.
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In March 2011, Celso Borges stated he would leave Fredrikstad during or after the 2011 season.
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Celso Borges received the vacant number 10 jersey, last worn by Martin Kayongo-Mutumba.
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On 1 April 2012, Celso Borges made his first match for AIK, in a match against Mjallby AIF.
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Celso Borges finished the season ending up as the team's best goalscorer.
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On 14 January 2015, Celso Borges joined Deportivo de La Coruna, signing with them until the end of the season, with an option of a two-year extension.
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Celso Borges currently holds the appearance record for the Costa Rica national football team with 158 caps, scoring 27 goals.
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Celso Borges has represented his country in over 50 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and at the 2014,2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup finals.
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Celso Borges has played at the 2011 and 2013 Copa Centroamericana, as well as at the 2009,2011,2013,2015,2019 and 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cups, and the Copa America Centenario.
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Celso Borges played in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship held in Peru, in which he scored a goal and was considered among the best players of the tournament.
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Celso Borges participated in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Canada.
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Celso Borges made his debut for the Costa Rican senior team in a June 2008 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Grenada and, in September of the same year, scored his first international goal against Suriname.
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In June 2014, Celso Borges was named in Costa Rica's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Celso Borges is usually considered one of the most educated players of the Costa Rica national football team.