Héctor Marchena
Héctor Marchena is a former Costa Rican footballer who gained recognition during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was notably selected by coach Gustavo de Simone for the national team during the World Cup qualifiers, eventually earning a place in the squad that competed in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.
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Héctor Marchena played alongside Geovanny Jara at Herediano and was mentioned as someone Jara was eager to see again.
El mundialista de Italia 90 que se ganó el puesto con solo cuatro meses en Primera División
Costa Rica· 2025-07-07
Héctor Marchena was one of the notable players from the 1990 World Cup that fans recognized.
La más codiciada del planeta fútbol estuvo en Costa Rica en una visita de solo unas horasCosta Rica· 2025-06-20
Héctor Marchena also played alongside Rónald Marín in the Costa Rican national team.
Mundialista de Italia 90 dejó el fútbol en silencio tras sufrir una dura sanción de 16 partidosCosta Rica· 2025-06-13
Héctor Marchena was known for his strength and determination on the field during the Italia 90 World Cup.
Video: Así entraba Héctor Marchena en Italia 90 (ese sueco todavía debe tener cara de susto)Costa Rica· 2025-06-12
Héctor Marchena was a player who earned his place in the national team under De Simone's guidance.
¿A quién prefieren, a Barrabás o a De Simone? La vez que despidieron al entrenador de la Sele en Semana SantaCosta Rica· 2025-04-17
