1. Walter Centeno Corea was born on 6 October 1974 and is a Costa Rican former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and current manager of Santos de Guapiles.
11 Facts About Walter Centeno
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Walter Centeno was a regular member of the Costa Rica national team and holds the record for appearances, having gained 137 caps and scored 24 goals.
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Walter Centeno scored his first goal on 3 September 1995 for Belen against Turrialba.
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Walter Centeno earned his nickname in his childhood due to his love for eating pate's.
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Walter Centeno was part of the team that played the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship Toyota Cup, where Saprissa finished third behind Sao Paulo and Liverpool.
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Walter Centeno retired in 2012, his final league match was on 5 May 2012 for Saprissa against Santos de Guapiles.
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Walter Centeno played his first game for the Costa Rica national football team on 27 September 1995 against Jamaica.
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Walter Centeno has been a fixture for the team for the last thirteen years, playing in the Pan American Games held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 1995; the Copa America tournaments of 1997,2001 and 2004; plus the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and 2006.
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Walter Centeno was the captain of Costa Rica national football team for the last part of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifications.
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Walter Centeno's goal was his last with as an International player, and it marked the last goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying stage.
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Walter Centeno is a son of Benigno Walter Centeno and Lidieth Corea and he is married to Vivian Gutierrez with whom he has three children.