Introduction
Bryan Josue Oviedo Jimenez was born on February 18, 1990, in Quesada, Costa Rica. He plays as a Left Back or left midfielder for Real Salt Lake and the Costa Rica national team. Both, in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the Copa America Centenario, Bryan Oviedo was chosen to play for the Costa Rican National team. His former clients include Saprissa, Nordsjaelland, Everton, and Sunderland.
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Quick Facts
Real Name | Bryan Josué Oviedo Jiménez. |
Date of Birth | 18th February 1990. |
Birth Place | San José, Costa Rica. |
Nationality | Costa Rican. |
Age | 34 Years Old. |
Religion | Christianity. |
Horoscope | Aquarius. |
Height | 5 feet 8 inches / 172 Cm |
Weight | 70 kg/154.32 Lbs. |
Hair colour | Black. |
Eye Colour | Black. |
Marital Status | Married. |
Wife | Angie Alfaro. |
Profession | Professional Footballer. |
Position | Left-back left midfielder. |
Current Team | Real Salt Lake. |
Number | 36. |
Net Worth | $ 10 million (INR 83.93 Cr). |
Social Media | |
Twitter 251.8K Followers | Twitter/ Oviedo |
Instagram 65.5K followers | Instagram/ Oviedo |
Facebook 119K followers | Facebook/ Oviedo |
Last Updated | October 2024. |
Early Life
Bryan went to Miami Killian Senior High School and Brookhaven college. The winger Bryan Oviedo joined Everton F.C. He joined Sunderland in 2017. His name was also counted in Costa Rica’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He is married to Angie Alfaro.
Club Career
Copenhagen
Bryan Oviedo joined a Danish club in Copenhagen at the beginning of 2010.
Everton
Oviedo received his first assist for the team in a match against Norwich City. He scored his first goal for Everton in a 4-0 victory over Stoke City. Oviedo got broke both his tibia and fibula in a match between Stevenage and Everton. His injury had an impact on everyone as he was a fantastic player. His double fracture needed surgery to repair it. And due to this, he was not prepared for the 2014 World Cup. After his injury comeback, he began the game but was substituted by James McCarthy after 58 minutes in a League Cup at Swansea City.
Sunderland
Oviedo signed a three-and-a-half-year contract and Gibson signed a one-and-a-half-year contract. Oviedo made his debut in a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace, at Selhurst Park.
Return to Copenhagen
Oviedo re-signed the contract with FC Copenhagen in 2019. His contract with Copenhagen expired in 2022, after three seasons and 33 appearances. This contract was not renewed late Real Salt Lake.
Oviedo joined Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer in 2022 after the expiration of his contract with Copenhagen.
Professional Career
In CONCACAF U17 Tournament, Oviedo represented Costa Rica. Oviedo played in all three games, beating Trinidad and Tobago by 2–0, drawing by 0–0 with Canada, and losing by 2–1 to the United States. Costa Rica qualified for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup but Oviedo was not selected for the U17 World Cup squad in 2007.
However, two years later, Oviedo was named to the 2009 CONCACAF U-20 Championship squad. Due to the successful campaign in the U-20 Championship, Costa Rica qualified for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and Oviedo retained his place in the national under-20 team. The U20 World Cup did not get off its best of starts. Oviedo’s team lost by 5-0 to Brazil in the opening game. But in the second game, he helped Costa Rica, defeat Australia by 3-0.
Oviedo was named in the Costa Rica national team for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup and also in Costa Rica’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia.
International
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
Costa Rica | 2010 | 3 | 0 |
2011 | 9 | 1 | |
2012 | 9 | 0 | |
2013 | 5 | 0 | |
2014 | 0 | 0 | |
2015 | 2 | 0 | |
2016 | 3 | 0 | |
2017 | 8 | 0 | |
2018 | 11 | 0 | |
2019 | 5 | 1 | |
2020 | 0 | 0 | |
2021 | 12 | 0 | |
2022 | 9 | 0 | |
Total:- | 76 | 2 |
Characteristics
Strengths | |
Tackling | Very Strong |
Defensive contribution | Very Strong |
Key passes | Strong |
Dribbling | Strong |
Ball interception | Strong |
Concentration | Strong |
Weaknesses | |
Aerial Duels | Weak |
Discipline | Weak |
FIFA 2022 Stats
In FIFA 22, Bryan Oviedo has an overall rating of 63 and his potential is also 63.
Style of Play
- Likes to cross
- Gets fouled often
- Likes to shoot from a distance
- Commits fouls often
- Likes to tackle
Honours
Copenhagen
- 2009–10, 2021–22: Danish Superliga
- 2010–11, 2011–12: Danish Cup.
Costa Rica
- 2011: UNCAF Nations Cup runner-up.
Individual
- 2011–12: Danish Cup Player of the Year.
Interesting facts
- Bryan Oviedo is a famous and trending celeb.
- He ranks among the wealthiest soccer player.
- Bryan’s sun sign is Aquarius and his birth flower is Primrose.
- Oviedo is the first Costa Rican at RSL.
- Oviedo appeared in the Netflix documentary “Sunderland till I Die” during his time with the club.
- His net worth is $ 10 million (INR 83.93 Cr) as of 2024
Net Worth
Bryan has been so popular and successful Since his career Kickstart with Professional Football. He has a net worth of approx $ 10 million (INR 83.93 Cr).
The 34-year-old is currently playing for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer. His contract with the club would expire on 31st December 2022.
Wife
Angie Alfaro is the beautiful wife of Costa Rica wing-back Bryan. The couple gave birth to two sons.
FAQ
Q.What is Bryan Oviedo‘s weight?
Ans:- Bryan Oviedo the Popular & professional World-Class footballer weighs 70 kg/154.32 Lbs.
Q.How tall is Bryan Oviedo ?
Ans:- Bryan Oviedo is a Professional Soccer Player who stands at i5 feet 8 inches / 172 Cm.
Q.How old is Bryan Oviedo?
Ans:- He was born on 18th February 1990 & is 34 years old.