César Hines

César Antonio Hines Céspedes (born 13 July 1958 in Limón[1]) is a retired Costa Rican professional footballer who played for several clubs in Costa Rica.

César Hines
Personal information
Full name César Antonio Hines Céspedes
Date of birth (1958-07-13) July 13, 1958
Place of birth Limón, Costa Rica
Playing position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1981 Limonense
Herediano
Sagrada Familia
Alajuelense
Saprissa
Curridabat
National team
1983–1985 Costa Rica 14
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only
This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Hines and the second or maternal family name is Céspedes.

Captain of the national team several times, known for his powerful presence in defense and his skillfully way to kick. Called El Kaiser in reference of Franz Beckenbauer nickname.

Club career

Hines played for Limonense, Herediano, Sagrada Familia, Alajuelense, Saprissa and Curridabat.[1]

International career

Hines made 14 appearances for the full Costa Rica national football team from 1983 to 1985, making his debut in a 1–0 victory over Guatemala on 22 October 1983.[1] He also played at the 1984 Olympic Games.[2][3] In which Costa Rica beat 1982 FIFA World Cup champions Italy 1-0 against all odds.

Retirement and personal life

Hines' early retirement was in order to achieve his other career, law. He studied law at the University of Costa Rica. At present he has a PhD in law.

His daughter Mijal plays for Costa Rica's national volleyball team.[4]

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References
  1. "Figuras del ayer: César Hines". UNAFUT. 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
  2. César Hines – FIFA competition record
  3. "César Hines". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  4. Sangre de futbol, pasión de voleibol - Nación (in Spanish)
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