Team sheet · 2000s
Best 15Costa Ricaof the 2000s
Looking for the best 15 Costa Rica players of the 2000s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Paolo Wanchope, followed by Keylor Navas, while Gilberto Celestino closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
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Best 15 Costa Rica players ranked
Costa Rica 2000s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
STWC 2002 · 2006
Paolo Wanchope
OVR
85
Pace88Shot82Pass75Drib80Def45Phys78Costa Rica's top striker in the 2000s, led the attack in two World Cups with great pace and finishing.
GKWC 2006
Keylor Navas
OVR
84
Pace60Shot40Pass65Drib50Def90Phys85Began his international career in this decade; showed promising qualities as goalkeeper in 2006 WC squad.
CAMWC 2002 · 2006
Walter Centeno
OVR
84
Pace75Shot75Pass85Drib80Def60Phys70Creative midfield maestro and captain, key playmaker at 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
RWWC 2002
Hernán Medford
OVR
83
Pace85Shot78Pass70Drib83Def50Phys70Tricky winger with good pace and dribbling, played a key role in 2002 World Cup qualification and matches.
CFWC 2002 · 2006
Rónald Gómez
OVR
82
Pace78Shot80Pass70Drib75Def45Phys73Versatile forward who scored crucial goals in 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
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Beat The InvincibleCBWC 2002 · 2006
Gilberto Martínez
OVR
82
Pace72Shot45Pass70Drib65Def83Phys78Reliable central defender for Costa Rica, consistent starter in two World Cups during the decade.
CBWC 2002 · 2006
Pablo Chinchilla
OVR
81
Pace70Shot50Pass65Drib60Def82Phys80Experienced defender appearing in both 2002 and 2006 squads, steady presence at back.
CDM
Michael Essien
OVR
81
Pace82Shot70Pass76Drib78Def78Phys85Not eligible as no World Cup appearances for Costa Rica in 2000s.
CDMWC 2002 · 2006
Rónald González
OVR
80
Pace68Shot60Pass70Drib65Def75Phys73Defensive midfielder with solid tackling and passing, contributed in both World Cups.
CAMWC 2006
Amado Guevara
OVR
80
Pace70Shot75Pass78Drib77Def60Phys65Although playing mainly for Honduras, not eligible for Costa Rica 2000s squads.
CAMWC 2002
Wilmer López
OVR
80
Pace70Shot68Pass80Drib78Def55Phys65Creative midfielder and playmaker, influential during 2002 World Cup.
LBWC 2006
Dennis Marshall
OVR
80
Pace82Shot60Pass68Drib75Def78Phys76Energetic left back in 2006 World Cup, contributed defensively and in attack.
CMWC 2006
Jorge Bolaños
OVR
79
Pace70Shot65Pass72Drib68Def65Phys70Midfielder who featured in 2006 squad providing energy and midfield balance.
RW
Alejandro Aguilar
OVR
78
Pace80Shot70Pass65Drib78Def50Phys68Not part of 2000s Costa Rica World Cup squads.
RBWC 2002
Gilberto Celestino
OVR
78
Pace75Shot50Pass62Drib65Def73Phys70Right back in 2002 World Cup squad, provided defensive stability.
Best 15 Costa Rica 2000s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Costa Rica players of the 2000s?
Paolo Wanchope ranks first on this Costa Rica 2000s best 15 as a ST with 85 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Costa Rica in the 2000s?
The best 15 Costa Rica footballers of the 2000s on this sheet are: Paolo Wanchope, Keylor Navas, Walter Centeno, Hernán Medford, Rónald Gómez, Gilberto Martínez, Pablo Chinchilla, Michael Essien, Rónald González, Amado Guevara, Wilmer López, Dennis Marshall, Jorge Bolaños, Alejandro Aguilar, Gilberto Celestino.
How is the Costa Rica 2000s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Costa Rica in the 2000s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Costa Rica 2000s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Costa Rica in the 2000s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.