
Marco Ureña
Sporting FC/F/
Player Info
Marco Ureña is a versatile Costa Rican forward who leads the line for Sporting FC, valued for his work rate, link-up play, and crucial goals. The 36-year-old striker began his career at Alajuelense before embarking on a global journey that included spells in Russia, Denmark, the United States with San Jose Earthquakes and LAFC, and Mexico. He is a seasoned international for Costa Rica, famous for scoring the opening goal against Uruguay in the 2014 World Cup and providing the assist for the winner against Italy. His honors include domestic league titles in Costa Rica and a Supporters' Shield with LAFC. Ureña is not a pure target man; his game is based on intelligent movement, pressing defenders, and creating space for teammates. He is a team-first player whose selfless running and tactical understanding make him a valuable asset for any coach, even as he enters the latter stages of his career.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/05
Signed
2026/01/05
Signed
2022/07/19
Signed
2022/07/19
Signed
2020/12/31
Signed
2020/12/31
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
10
Games Started
7
Minutes Per Game
392
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0







