
Yeltsin Tejeda
CS Herediano/M/
Player Info
Yeltsin Tejeda is a composed and technically gifted defensive midfielder for CS Herediano and the Costa Rican national team, revered for his ball-winning ability and intelligent distribution. At 33, Tejeda is the metronome at the base of midfield, dictating tempo and providing defensive cover. His career began at Saprissa before a move to Herediano solidified his status as one of the league's best in his position. A key highlight was his stellar performance for Costa Rica in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where his displays against world-class midfields earned global praise. At club level, he has been instrumental in Herediano's successes, winning league titles and being named in the league's Best XI multiple times. His main honors include domestic championships and being a consistent starter for the national team in major tournaments. Tejeda's style is characterized by his calmness under pressure, precise passing, and tactical intelligence. He is the essential link between defense and attack, a player whose value is immense even if it doesn't always show up on the scoresheet.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2019/01/23
Signed
2019/01/23
Transfer
2016/07/07
500000€
Transfer
2016/07/07
500000€
Transfer
2014/08/21
Signed
2014/08/21
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
7
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
128
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
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0






