Cristian Gamboa
Cristian Gamboa is a professional Costa Rican footballer who plays as a right-back. Born on October 24, 1989, in San José, Costa Rica, Gamboa began his career with Saprissa before moving to Europe, where he has played for clubs in Norway, Scotland, and Germany. Currently, he is a key player for VfL Bochum in the Bundesliga, where he contributes both defensively and offensively. Gamboa is known for his speed, stamina, and ability to deliver precise crosses, making him a valuable asset to his team. He has also represented the Costa Rican national team in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup.
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Cristian Gamboa is a former professional footballer who played in Europe and is recognized for his contributions to Costa Rican football.
Indisciplina en el fútbol tico: 4 razones por las que nuestro balompié no da la talla
Costa Rica· 2026-06-28
Cristian Gamboa announced his retirement from football after a significant career, including participation in two World Cups.
‘Gracias, hermano’: Cristian Gamboa se despide entre lágrimas del Bochum y del fútbolCosta Rica· 2025-05-18Cristian Gamboa received an emotional tribute from the Bochum fans as he played his last home match with the club.
Cristian Gamboa comienza a despedirse del Bochum... Y del fútbolCosta Rica· 2025-05-10
Cristian Gamboa was also celebrated as he announced his departure from the team.
VfL Bochum: Abstieg aus der Bundesliga nach Niederlage gegen Mainz 05 - Sport
Germany· 2025-05-10
Cristian Gamboa, considered by many as the best right back in the history of Costa Rica, spoke about his sports future as he approaches retirement.
Otro jugador histórico de Costa Rica en el Mundial de Brasil 2014 anuncia su retiroCosta Rica· 2025-04-29
Cristian Gamboa is a historic player for the Costa Rican National Team and the father of Felipe Gamboa Salazar.
El heredero de Cristian Gamboa: su hijo apunta alto desde el Fortuna DüsseldorfCosta Rica· 2025-04-29
Cristian Gamboa has the experience to speak about the Costa Rican national team.
Cristian Gamboa opina sobre Keylor Navas y Celso Borges: ‘La Sele no es para jóvenes, es para los mejores’Costa Rica· 2025-04-29
Cristian Gamboa, a Costa Rican international from 2014 and 2018, finally enjoyed a starting position at Bochum in the Bundesliga.
Histórico legionario tico por fin jugó como titularCosta Rica· 2025-04-27
Cristian Gamboa plays for Bochum and is set to face Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
Guía TV: ¿Cuándo y a qué hora jugarán los legionarios Cristian Gamboa y Keylor Navas?Costa Rica· 2025-03-08
Cristian Gamboa will play for Bochum in a crucial Bundesliga match.
Guía TV. ¿Dónde ver a los legionarios Jeyland Mitchell, Cristian Gamboa y Keylor Navas?Costa Rica· 2025-03-01