Introduction
Celso Borges is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on May 27th May 1988 in San José, Costa Rica. The Central midfielder joined AIK in 2012 and became a National team member in 2008. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He plays as a central midfielder for the Turkish Süper Lig club Göztepe and the Costa Rica national team.
Borges played in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship organized in Peru, in which he scored a goal and was considered among the best players in the tournament. After this achievement, he was picked as one of ten players to watch out for in the future. He also participated in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup organized in Canada.
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Quick Facts
| Real Name | Celso Borges Mora. |
| Name Pronunciation | [ˈselso ˈβorxes] |
| Date of Birth | 27 May 1988. |
| Birth Place | San José, Costa Rica. |
| Nationality | Costa Rican. |
| Age | 36 years old. |
| Education | He attended Sistema Educativo Saint Clare High School. |
| Star Sign | Gemini. |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches / 187 Cm. |
| Weight | 78 kg/ 171.96 Lbs. |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Profession | Professional Footballer. |
| Position(s) | Midfielder. |
| Current Team | Alajuelense. |
| Number | 5 |
| Marital Status | Married (2020) |
| Wife | Marta Peralta. |
| Net Worth | $4 million (INR 32.57 Cr). |
| Social Media | |
| Twitter 450.6K Followers | Twitter/ Borges |
| Instagram 252K followers | Instagram/Borges |
| Facebook 294k Followers | Facebook/Borges |
| Last Updated | October 2024 |
Net Worth
At the age of eighteen years old, he made his professional debut for Saprissa on 15th January 2006. He won five national championships with Saprissa so far. Borges is one of the wealthiest Soccer Players & listed as the most popular Soccer Player of the Costa Rican Current National Team. He has an approx net worth of $4 million (INR 32.57 Cr).
Personal Life
Till 2017, when he gave up his Brazilian citizenship to become a Spanish citizen, he was also a Brazilian citizen by his father. As a member of the Costa Rican national football team, he is regarded as one of the most intelligent players. Antonio Alfaro of La Nación described him as “the archetypal Costa Rican player,” while Diego Torres of El Pas told him as “the brain of Costa Rica”.
He is also a drummer who performs in the band Killswitch Engage and is a lover of heavy metal. He has also performed a rendition of System of a Down’s “Toxicity” with Peruvian musician Kurt Dyer. Other bands he likes include Metallica, Dream Theater, Slipknot, and Killswitch Engage.
Club Career
Saprissa
On January 15th, 2006, Borges, made his professional debut with Saprissa he was only eighteen years old then. Together with Saprissa, he achieved five national titles.
Fredrikstad FK
When his contract with Saprissa expired on 1st, July 2009, Fredrikstad FK’s sports director Tor-Kristian Karlsen told that he had signed for them. Later, Fredrikstad agreed to pay Deportivo Saprissa € 125,000 (INR 1.07 Cr) so Borges could join the team right away and play for Fredrikstad when the season started on 14th April against the reigning league champion Stabaek.
AIK
On 1st January 2012, it was officially declared that Borges, a free agent, will sign a three-year deal with Swedish soccer team AIK Stockholm after leaving Fredrikstad FK.
He then played in his debut game for AIK on 1st April 2012, in a contest against Mjällby AIF. But after the summer break, he stopped and started playing as a central midfielder, and as a result, he became the team’s first pick at that position.
Deportivo La Coruña
Borges signed a contract with Deportivo de La Corua on 14th January 2015 and played for them through the conclusion of the current campaign with a two-year extension option. He then started in a 1-2 away win over Rayo Vallecano on 30th January, which served as his La Liga debut, and scored twice in his first official game for Dépor.
International Career
With 153 caps and 27 goals, he now leads the national football team’s appearance record. He has also played for his country in more than 50 FIFA World Cup qualifying games, as well as at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup finals. He has played in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2019, and 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cups, the Copa América Centenario, 2011, and 2013 Copa Centroamericana, as well as other tournaments.
He also played in the Peru-based FIFA U-17 World Championship in 2005. During that World Championship, he scored a goal and was regarded as one of the competition’s top performers. He was then chosen as one of ten players to watch out for in the future following the competition. Borges then played in the Canada-hosted FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2007. In September 2008, he scored his first goal for his country against Suriname.
He played a key role in the country’s dismal 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. He later played in the squad placing second at the 2011 Copa Centroamericana and reaching the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. In a 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Greece in the round of 16, he was the first of five Costa Rican players to make a successful kick.
Relationship
In 2017, he was in a relationship with Gianina Barquero, who is a fashion designer. From 2014 to 2017, the couple was in a relationship and dated for seven years.
Quick Facts
- Between 2009 and 2011, he scored 29 goals in 76 games for Fredrikstad FK.
- As a profession he is a professional football player from Costa Rica.
- He plays the “Midfielder” position.
FAQ
Q.How old is Celso Borges?
Ans:- He is currently 36 years old.
Q.What is the height of Celso Borges?
Ans:- He stands 6 feet 2 inches / 187 Cm tall.
Q.What position does Celso Borges play?
Ans:- He plays as a midfielder.
