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He mexican soccer It featured one of the best soccer players in Costa Rica. Joel Campbell reinforced Club León and he also dressed in the colors of Rayados from Monterrey. But the Costa Rican’s cycle in Liga MX came to an end when Alajuelense decided to acquire him. However, Campbell is making noise in Costa Rican football.
Joel Campbell’s return to Costa Rican soccer is being more than outstanding. The former Arsenal player played for Saprissa and Puntarenas FC in Costa Rican football. but since 2011 he has developed his entire career abroad.
12 years later, Campbell returned to the nation where he was born, but this time defending the colors of LD Alajuelense. The former Rayados de Monterrey player arrived free in June 2023 and signed a contract until June 2023.
How has Joel Campbell fared in Costa Rica?
The experienced Costa Rican forward is achieving very good numbers in his first season with LD Alajuelense. Joel Campbell has played 7 games in the opening tournament of the first division of Costa Rica. In 511 minutes on the court, Campbell already registers 4 goals.
Campbell’s scoring contribution has been very beneficial for the team. LD Alajuelense is in first position in the Costa Rican league. The Manudos are the only undefeated teams in the tournament with six wins and two draws.
How did Joel Campbell do in Liga MX?
Joel Campbell left very good memories in Mexican soccer. Frosinone of Italy gave the Tico the opportunity to play in several seasons with Club León and also with Rayados de Monterrey.
The 31-year-old Costa Rican forward played 157 games in all his experience in Liga MX. In that number of games Campbell scored 13 goals and conceded 14 assists.
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