Luis Alberto Fonseca Corrales (born 20 September 1983) is a Costa Rican former footballer who is last known to have played as a striker for Stop Out.[1]

Playing career

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In 2006, Corrales moved to New Zealand.[2] In 2009, while playing in New Zealand, he received interest from Australian sides.[3] He has won the OFC Champions League.[4] Altogether, he has won one New Zealand league title and finished second four times.[5]

He has also played in the FIFA Club World Cup.[6] Besides that, he has been top scorer of the New Zealand top flight.[7]

Post-playing career

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After retirement, Corrales worked as a football coach.[8]

Personal life

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Corrales married a New Zealander.[9] He has a son.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Exfutbolista tico en Nueva Zelanda: "Costa Rica tiene la responsabilidad y es favorito"". teletica.com.
  2. ^ "Ex jugador costarricense que hizo carrera en Nueva Zelanda nos habla del posible rival de La Sele en el repechaje". everardoherrera.com.
  3. ^ "Corrales, Krishna interest Phoenix". stuff.co.nz.
  4. ^ "Team Wellington's Corrales Targets Third Title". boxscorenews.com.
  5. ^ "Team Wellington's Luis Corrales wants to end ASB Premiership career with title". stuff.co.nz.
  6. ^ "New striker set to make big impact for Upper Hutt City". stuff.co.nz.
  7. ^ "Corrales emotional return to Kiwitea Street".
  8. ^ "Luis Corrales, tico que jugó y vive en Nueva Zelanda". diarioextra.com.
  9. ^ "Tico en Nueva Zelanda: "Acá la gente no se desvive por el partido"". lateja.cr.
  10. ^ "Tico que debe su vida al fútbol de Nueva Zelanda es incapaz de traicionar la sangre en repechaje". espn.com.