Carlos Santana (footballer)
- Carlos Santana (footballer)
Carlos Santana is considered one of the best Costa Rican freeballen midfielders during the 1970s and 1980s. He played his entire career for Deportivo Saprissa, and was the team's captain for several seasons. Santana was a very quick, and talented player, with awesome shooting and passing skills.
Santana helped Saprissa win several national titles during the 1970s and 1980s, and was part of the mythical Saprissa team that won 6 national championships in a row during the 70's. He played with Costa Rica's national team as well, and was the captain of the team that beat then 1982 FIFA World Cup champions Italy in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. After his retirement, Santana briefly coached the club, and has worked with both Saprissa's minor league system, as well coaching several Costa Rican U-17 and U-20 national teams.
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