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12 Facts About Francisco Calvo

1.

On his return to Costa Rica in 2011, Francisco Calvo played for Herediano before a stint at Perez Zeledon where he scored 5 goals in 21 matches.

2.

In January 2015, Francisco Calvo joined Santos de Guapiles as a loan.

3.

On 27 December 2016, Francisco Calvo joined Major League Soccer side Minnesota United FC.

4.

In 2018, Francisco Calvo was selected as an MLS All-Star, becoming the first Minnesota United player in club history to receive the honor.

5.

On 26 January 2022, Francisco Calvo signed as a free agent with San Jose Earthquakes.

6.

Francisco Calvo then moved to Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

7.

On 15 January 2024, Francisco Calvo signed with Juarez in Mexico.

8.

On 29 May 2011, Francisco Calvo made his debut with the Costa Rica senior team in San Jose in a friendly game against Nigeria.

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Francisco Calvo was part of the Costa Rica squad at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

10.

Francisco Calvo was a reserve call-up for Costa Rica at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and later impressed senior head coach Ricardo La Volpe to win him a call-up for the Costa Rica squad at the 2011 Copa America.

11.

In May 2018, Francisco Calvo was named in Costa Rica's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

12.

Francisco Calvo later reprised the same role at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.