14 Facts About Ronald Cerritos

Ronald Osvaldo Cerritos Flores was born on January 3,1975 and is a Salvadoran former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Ronald Cerritos has since been surpassed by Shea Salinas and the current leader, Cristian Espinoza.

Ronald Cerritos has spent the bulk of his career playing in MLS, being signed by the league on March 21,1997, and allocated to the San Jose Clash.

Ronald Cerritos never was able to settle in Dallas, having trouble earning a starting spot, and struggling with injuries.

Ronald Cerritos again was largely unproductive in DC and was cut midway through the 2004 season because his performances were not justifying his large salary, and returned to play for Alianza in his native El Salvador.

Ronald Cerritos is 2nd on San Jose's all-time scoring list, with 61 goals and has the honor of having the most assists, with 47.

Shortly after his return to the Earthquakes Ronald Cerritos was moved to Houston for the 2006 season along with his teammates.

Ronald Cerritos was later signed by San Salvador FC on a two-year deal and became an outstanding performer week in and week out, soon being recalled to the El Salvador national team to participate in the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States.

In November 2007, Ronald Cerritos signed a two-year contract with expansion Real Maryland FC USL Second Division.

On July 31,2008, Ronald Cerritos signed with the Carolina RailHawks of the USL First Division.

Ronald Cerritos finished the season with the RailHawks, but was not signed by the team for the 2009 season.

At half time of the match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Chicago Fire on September 29,2010, Ronald Cerritos became the second player inducted into the San Jose Earthquakes Hall of Fame.

Ronald Cerritos has been a mainstay in the El Salvador national team, having made over 60 appearances.

On March 5,2000, in a FIFA World Cup qualification match against Belize, Ronald Cerritos scored El Salvador's 400th goal in all senior international matches.