Alejandro Morera Soto
Alejandro Morera Soto, born on July 14, 1909, in Alajuela, Costa Rica, is widely regarded as the greatest footballer in Costa Rican history. His illustrious career spanned from the 1920s to the early 1950s, during which he played for Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and FC Barcelona, among other clubs. Morera was a six-time champion as a player and four-time champion as a coach, leaving a profound legacy in Costa Rican football. He was honored as the best player of the 20th century by the IFFHS. Morera passed away on March 26, 1995, and his contributions to the sport and his community are remembered fondly, with the Alajuelense stadium named in his honor.
Born on Jul 14, 1909 (116 years old)
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Costa Rica:
Alejandro Morera Soto is mentioned as making magic with a hand-stitched leather ball.
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Costa Rica:
Alejandro Morera Soto is honored in the Galería del Deporte Costarricense for his contributions to sports.
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Costa Rica:
The Alejandro Morera Soto stadium was vetoed due to safety violations by Alajuelense fans.
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Peru:
Alejandro Morera Soto is mentioned in relation to a sanction affecting Alajuelense's home game.
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Costa Rica:
Horacio Hernández reminisced about watching Alejandro Morera Soto play, which he described as a spectacle.
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Costa Rica:
Alejandro Morera Soto is remembered as the greatest legend of Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and was a prominent football player and coach.
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