LD Alajuelense is a historic Costa Rican club from Alajuela, founded in 1919 and known widely as La Liga or Los Rojinegros. This team page brings together its recorded 42-player squad, coaching chronology, recent movement, competition footprint and enduring institutional profile. Red-and-black traditions, the Alejandro Morera Soto stadium and a strong regional presence frame a club whose identity combines domestic ambition, continental experience and a deep connection with its city.
LD Alajuelense Upcoming matches by league
Primera División
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- Apertura - 2
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Municipal Liberia
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto -
- Apertura - 9
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Inter San Carlos
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto -
- Apertura - 10
Puntarenas FCNo H2HLD Alajuelense
Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel Ángel Lito Pérez Treacy -
- Apertura - 11
LD AlajuelenseNo H2HCS Herediano
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Concacaf Central American Cup
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- Quarter-finals
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CD Marathon
LD Alajuelense Last matches by league
Primera División
Concacaf Central American Cup
Supercopa
CONCACAF Champions League
Copa Costa Rica
LD Alajuelense Team Roster
Alajuelense’s recorded squad contains 42 players: 11 attackers, 16 defenders, 11 midfielders and four goalkeepers. The list includes C. Borges, R. Matarrita, J. Añor, K. Michel, R. Wilson and Á. Zaldívar among its outfield options. B. Mora, D. Velasquez, F. Nunez and W. Ortega are the recorded goalkeepers. Defence is the largest group numerically, while the three outfield units provide a broad spread across the squad’s listed positions. The positional balance gives the club a substantial defensive base, supported by double-digit numbers in attack and midfield and a compact four-player goalkeeping group.
position Goalkeeper
Bayron Gabriel Mora Montenegro
Washington Jesús Ortega Olivera
Daniel Josué Velásquez Rojas
F. Nunez
position Defender
Deylan Paz Forbes
Guillermo Villalobos Alfaro
Alexis Yohaslin Gamboa Rojas
Farbod Samadian Khatami
Daniel Alonso Chacón Salas
Yeison Molina Ruiz
Ronald Alberto Matarrita Ulate
Aarón Salazar Arias
Santiago Alberto van der Putten Campos
Fernando José Piñar Piñar
Yerlan Sosa
B. Calderon
G. Romulus
Lucca Unmuth Badilla
John Paul Ruíz Guadamúz
Jenzel Aguilar
position Midfielder
Celso Borges Mora
Malcom Agustín Pilone
Juan Pablo Añor Acosta
Roan Roberto Wilson Gordon
C. Forstner
Deylan Aguilar Casares
Creichel Mauricio Pérez Arias
Rashir Shakir Parkins Harris
S. Rosales
Mathias Ruiz
Kenyel Jaheim Michel Vargas
position Attacker
Anthony William Hernández González
Ángel Zaldívar Caviedes
Luis Mario Díaz Espinoza
Ronaldo Cisneros Morell
Kyan McDonald
Jeison Steven Lucumí Mina
Isaac Daniel Badilla Herrera
Esteban José Cruz Pineda
Raheen Cuello
E. Barley
Last LD Alajuelense Coachs
Óscar Ramírez is the most recent recorded appointment in Alajuelense’s coaching timeline, beginning on April 1, 2025, although the timeline does not establish him as the current holder of the role. He followed Alexandre Guimarães, whose spell ran from March 2024 to April 2025. Andrés Carevic led the team from December 2022 to March 2024, after Fabián Coito’s July-November 2022 tenure. The earlier timeline also records Greivin Mora on October 1, 2021.
Óscar Antonio Ramírez Hernández
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Óscar Antonio Ramírez Hernández | Costa Rica | 1 April 2025 | |
| Alexandre Borges Guimarães | Brazil | 1 March 2024 | 1 April 2025 |
| Andrés José Carevic Ghelfi | Argentina | 1 December 2022 | 1 March 2024 |
| Fabián Coito Machado | Uruguay | 1 July 2022 | 1 November 2022 |
| Greivin Javier Mora Poveda | Costa Rica | 1 October 2021 | 1 October 2021 |
| Albert Rudé Rull | Spain | 1 October 2021 | 1 July 2022 |
| Luis Antonio Marín Murillo | Costa Rica | 1 August 2021 | 1 September 2021 |
| Andrés José Carevic Ghelfi | Argentina | 1 July 2019 | 1 August 2021 |
| Hernán Torres Oliveros | Colombia | 1 January 2019 | 1 May 2019 |
| Luís Diego Arnáez Villegas | Costa Rica | 1 May 2018 | 1 January 2019 |
| Nicolas Dos Santos | Uruguay | 1 January 2018 | 30 April 2018 |
| Wilmer Andrés López Arguedas | Costa Rica | 23 August 2017 | |
| Guilherme Farinha | Portugal | 9 September 2016 | 31 December 2016 |
| Wilmer Andrés López Arguedas | Costa Rica | 26 August 2016 | 9 September 2016 |
| José Antonio Giacone Garita | Argentina | 1 July 2016 | 1 August 2016 |
| Javier Delgado Prado | Costa Rica | 1 January 2016 | 30 May 2016 |
| Benito Floro Sanz | Spain | 1 January 2016 | 1 August 2017 |
| Hernán Torres Oliveros | Colombia | 1 July 2015 | 1 December 2015 |
| Óscar Antonio Ramírez Hernández | Costa Rica | 1 June 2013 | 1 June 2015 |
| Manuel Gregorio Keosseián Amzoumanian | Uruguay | 1 February 2013 | 1 May 2013 |
| Óscar Antonio Ramírez Hernández | Costa Rica | 1 May 2010 | 1 January 2013 |
LD Alajuelense Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mix of recruitment and players returning from loans rather than a single movement type. K. Michel arrived on loan from Minnesota United FC on July 21, while R. Wilson joined as a free agent from Chaves on July 1 and J. Añor arrived as a free agent from Volos NFC on June 30. Y. Molina also arrived from Municipal Liberia, and L. Díaz joined from Sporting San Jose. Return-from-loan entries include F. Samadian from Puntarenas FC and E. Cruz from AD Sarchí. These entries represent only a partial view of recent movement, not a complete seasonal total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Michel |
Minnesota United FC
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Loan | 21 July 2026 |
| R. Wilson |
Chaves
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Free agent | 1 July 2026 |
| Y. Molina |
Municipal Liberia
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Samadian |
Puntarenas FC
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Return from loan | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Díaz |
Sporting San Jose
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Samadian |
Puntarenas FC
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Return from loan | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Añor |
Volos NFC
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Masis |
AD Sarchí
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| Y. Molina |
Municipal Liberia
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| John Paul Ruíz |
Municipal Liberia
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Chacón |
Municipal Liberia
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Guadalupe FC
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 | |
| T. Demetrius |
Guadalupe FC
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Rodriguez |
Perez Zeledon
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Perez |
AD Sarchí
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Departures recorded include E. Quesada’s loan move to Perez Zeledon on July 15 and several June exits. J. Campbell and A. Bran left as free agents for Inter San Carlos and Petrolul Ploiesti respectively, while S. Rodriguez, J. Alvarado and E. Salazar also departed as free agents. K. Vargas returned to Heart Of Midlothian after a loan spell, and K. Perez moved to AD Sarchí. Earlier entries include loans for T. Demetrius, E. Cruz and John Paul Ruíz. These entries are not a complete seasonal total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Masis |
AD Sarchí
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Return from loan | 9 August 2026 |
| E. Quesada |
Perez Zeledon
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Loan | 15 July 2026 |
| T. Demetrius |
AD Sarchí
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Salazar |
Municipal Liberia
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Campbell |
Inter San Carlos
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Alvarado |
Perez Zeledon
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Rodriguez |
Perez Zeledon
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Bran |
Petrolul Ploiesti
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Brown |
Futbol Consultants Moravia
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Campbell |
Inter San Carlos
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Perez |
AD Sarchí
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Vargas |
Heart Of Midlothian
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Alberto Toril |
Hércules
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Free agent | 1 February 2026 |
| T. Demetrius |
Guadalupe FC
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Loan | 1 February 2026 |
| K. Perez |
AD Sarchí
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Loan | 21 January 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Recent Alajuelense movement reflects an active cycle of arrivals, departures and loan management. Arrivals include free-agent additions such as R. Wilson and J. Añor, a loan for K. Michel and returns from temporary spells for F. Samadian and E. Cruz. Departures show a similar blend of free-agent exits, loans to domestic clubs and returns to parent sides. E. Quesada’s July loan to Perez Zeledon sits alongside June exits involving J. Campbell, A. Bran and S. Rodriguez. The same names appear in different transactions at different dates, as shown by E. Cruz, K. Perez and A. Bran, so the movement is best understood as a sequence of individual moves rather than a single-window balance. No fees are recorded, and these recent movements do not establish a complete net total. The pattern indicates squad turnover across permanent, temporary and returning arrangements without proving a broader recruitment policy.
Leagues LD Alajuelense has participated in
Alajuelense has recorded participation in Costa Rica’s Primera División from 2016 through 2025, alongside recurring regional competition. The Concacaf Central American Cup appears from 2023 to 2025, while the CONCACAF Champions League is recorded from 2021 to 2025. Domestic cup involvement includes the Copa Costa Rica from 2022 to 2025 and the Recopa from 2024 to 2025. These recent entries indicate a continuing league and cup presence through 2025. The CONCACAF League, club friendlies and Supercopa are historical in the supplied timeline, ending in 2022, 2022 and 2021 respectively.
More about LD Alajuelense
LD Alajuelense, commonly known as Alajuelense or La Liga, is a Costa Rican football institution founded in 1919 in the city of Alajuela. Its red-and-black identity gives the club the nickname Los Rojinegros, while the lion serves as the club’s enduring emblem. The team’s home is Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, widely known as La Catedral del Fútbol. Its close stands and concentrated atmosphere make the ground a defining part of the match-day culture and a powerful expression of the club’s connection with Alajuela.
Alajuelense is part of Costa Rica’s traditional top-flight establishment and is described as a charter member of the national first division. Its historical continuity is unusually strong, with the club having remained in the upper tier throughout its existence. That foundation supports a major domestic rivalry with Deportivo Saprissa in the Clásico Nacional, one of the defining fixtures in Costa Rican football. The institution also carries a substantial regional profile, with repeated participation in leading Central American and CONCACAF competitions.
The club operates through a member-owned cooperative or civil association model, with members electing the board of directors. Modern commercial structures sit alongside that member-based governance, linking institutional tradition with professional administration. Its football ecosystem is reinforced by a respected youth academy that has long supplied homegrown players, complemented by domestic professionals and selected international recruits. The club’s football identity is associated with ambitious, proactive play, while the red-and-black crest, striped home colours and lion symbolism provide continuity across generations. Together, the city, stadium, membership structure, academy and regional reach explain why Alajuelense occupies such a prominent place in Costa Rican football.
Last matches statistics for LD Alajuelense
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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Diriangén
1 - 3
LD Alajuelense
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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CS Herediano
0 - 3
LD Alajuelense
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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LD Alajuelense
2 - 1
Puntarenas FC
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Firpo
1 - 0
LD Alajuelense
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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LD Alajuelense
0 - 1
San Carlos
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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LD Alajuelense
3 - 1
Plaza Amador
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Perez Zeledon
1 - 1
LD Alajuelense
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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LD Alajuelense
0 - 2
Deportivo Saprissa
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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CD Marathon
2 - 2
LD Alajuelense
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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CS Cartagines
3 - 1
LD Alajuelense
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics LD Alajuelense
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Last rating points (most recent matches).
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Firpo vs LD Alajuelense
CONCACAF Central American Cup 2026 - 1548367
Sporting San Jose vs LD Alajuelense
Primera División 2026 - 1551651
LD Alajuelense vs Los Angeles FC
CONCACAF Champions League 2026 - 1526642
Los Angeles FC vs LD Alajuelense
CONCACAF Champions League 2026 - 1526640
LD Alajuelense vs U.N.A.M.
Pumas - CONCACAF Champions League 2025 - 1351038
U.N.A.M.
Pumas vs LD Alajuelense - CONCACAF Champions League 2025 - 1349502
2020-2021
1st shirt