Francisco Calvo
CB · Al Ettifaq · Costa Rica
Quick facts
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Born
July 8, 1992
Zodiac
♋ Cancer
Foot
Left
Weight
75 kg
About
Francisco Calvo is an experienced center-back who plays for Al Ettifaq and Costa Rica. The veteran provides leadership and defensive organization at the heart of the backline.
Strengths
- +Experience
- +Leadership
- +Aerial ability
- +Defensive organization
Weaknesses
- −Pace
- −Mobility
- −Recovery speed
Role in the XI
Plays as a CB in Costa Rica's defensive system.
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in Costa Rica
Francisco Calvo was born on July 8, 1992 in Costa Rica.
Played for Herediano
Played for Herediano, making 23 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for Pérez Zeledón
Played for Pérez Zeledón, making 21 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Played for Nordsjælland
Played for Nordsjælland, making 3 appearances.
Played for Herediano
Played for Herediano, making 49 appearances and scoring 6 goals.
Played for Santos de Guápiles
Played for Santos de Guápiles, making 21 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Played for Saprissa
Played for Saprissa, making 63 appearances and scoring 14 goals.
International debut for Costa Rica
Made senior international debut for Costa Rica. Has earned 85 caps and scored 8 goals for the national team.
Played for Minnesota United
Played for Minnesota United, making 60 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Played for Chicago Fire
Played for Chicago Fire, making 62 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Played for Konyaspor
Played for Konyaspor, making 48 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
Played for San Jose Earthquakes
Played for San Jose Earthquakes, making 13 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
Played for Juárez
Played for Juárez, making 17 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for Hatayspor
Played for Hatayspor, making 25 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Joined Al-Ettifaq
Signed for Al-Ettifaq, making 13 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
Current Status
Currently playing for Al Ettifaq and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Costa Rica.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Al Ettifaq | ?–Present | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Santos de Guápiles | 2015–2015 | 21 | 5 | - |
Pérez Zeledón | 2012–2012 | 21 | 5 | - |
Juárez | 2024–2024 | 17 | 1 | - |
Minnesota United | 2017–2019 | 60 | 5 | - |
Nordsjælland | 2013–2013 | 3 | 0 | - |
Konyaspor | 2022–2023 | 48 | 3 | - |
Chicago Fire | 2019–2021 | 62 | 5 | - |
San Jose Earthquakes | 2022–2022 | 13 | 2 | - |
Herediano | 2011–2012 | 23 | 1 | - |
Hatayspor | 2024–2025 | 25 | 1 | - |
Herediano | 2013–2015 | 49 | 6 | - |
Al-Ettifaq | 2025–Present | 13 | 3 | - |
Saprissa | 2015–2016 | 63 | 14 | - |
| Total | 418 | 51 | 0 | |
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2026 club status
Al Ettifaq
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