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Walter Centeno (Wálter Centeno Corea) was born on 6 October, 1974 in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica, is a Costa Rican footballer (born 1974). Discover Walter Centeno's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
Popular As |
Wálter Centeno Corea |
Occupation |
N/A |
Age |
49 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
Born |
6 October, 1974 |
Birthday |
6 October |
Birthplace |
Palmar Sur, Costa Rica |
Nationality |
Costa Rica
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 49 years old group.
Walter Centeno Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Walter Centeno height is 1.74 m and Weight 70 kg.
Physical Status |
Height |
1.74 m |
Weight |
70 kg |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Not Available |
Sibling |
Not Available |
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Walter Centeno Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Walter Centeno worth at the age of 49 years old? Walter Centeno’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Costa Rica. We have estimated Walter Centeno's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
footballer |
Walter Centeno Social Network
Timeline
Wálter Centeno Corea (born 6 October 1974) is a Costa Rican former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and current manager of Guadalupe.
He was a regular member of the Costa Rica national team and holds the record for appearances, having gained 137 caps (135 FIFA official caps) and scored 24 goals.
Nicknamed Paté, Centeno started his career at Saprissa, who loaned him out to Belén for whom he made his professional debut on 4 February 1995 against Alajuelense.
He scored his first goal on 3 September 1995 for Belén against Turrialba.
He earned his nickname in his childhood due to his love for eating pate's.
After seven years at Saprissa Centeno had a short spell abroad when he moved to Greece to play for AEK Athens.
While playing for AEK, he participated in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage managing to score in the team's away home draws against Real Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in the 2–2 draw and Roma at Stadio Olimpico in 1–1 draw, as they achieved the record of drawing all the matches of the group stage.
After one season, Centeno filed an appeal for debts of club to him and was released.
Centeno played his first game for the Costa Rica national football team on 27 September 1995 against Jamaica.
He has been a fixture for the team for the last thirteen years, playing in the Pan American Games held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 1995; the Copa América tournaments of 1997, 2001 and 2004; plus the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and 2006.
He returned to Saprissa, where he was named the best player of the 2003–04 Costa Rican season by the Costa Rican sports media, after scoring nine goals while orchestrating Saprissa's offense, helping the team to win the league.
With Saprissa, he won 10 national championships and one CONCACAF Champions Cup, winning the title with a 3–2 aggregate win over Mexico's UNAM Pumas in the final.
He was part of the team that played the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship Toyota Cup, where Saprissa finished third behind São Paulo and Liverpool.
His appearance at this tournament was considered as outstanding by FIFA experts.
On 1 April 2009, he surpassed the record of caps for Costa Rica (held then by Luis Marín, 124 caps, 5 goals) as at 18 November 2009 he has 137 caps and 24 goals.
Centeno played his last game on the national team on 18 November 2009, where they tied 1–1, in which he scored.
He was the captain of Costa Rica national football team for the last part of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifications.
Rodrigo Kenton, the appointed manager replacing the fired Hernan Medford, chose him for covering this important role in the team because of his experience, hardening and leadership.
The game meant that Costa Rica will not be in World Cup 2010.
Centeno's goal was his last with as an International player, and it also marked the last goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying stage.
Shortly after that game, he announced his quitting from national team.
Centeno is a son of Benigno Centeno and Lidieth Corea and he is married to Vivian Gutiérrez with whom he has three children.
He retired in 2012, his final league match was on 5 May 2012 for Saprissa against Santos de Guápiles.
Saprissa retired the no. 8 shirt in his honour as well as definitely retiring the no. 10 shirt of Alonso Solís.
In April 2013, Centeno came out of retirement to join Puerto Rican side Bayamón.