Bernald Alfaro

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alfaro and the second or maternal family name is Alfaro.

Bernald Alfaro Alfaro (born 26 January 1997) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga FPD club Cartaginés.^[1]

Bernald Alfaro

Personal information
Full name	Bernald Alfaro Alfaro
Date of birth	(1997-01-26) 26 January 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Alajuela, Costa Rica
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Cartaginés
Number	26
Youth career
	Carmelita
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2022	Carmelita	86	(9)
2019–2022	→ Alajuelense (loan)	117	(6)
2023–	Cartaginés	22	(1)
International career
2016–2017	Costa Rica U20	6	(0)
2018	Costa Rica U21	2	(0)
2021	Costa Rica U23	3	(1)
2020–2021	Costa Rica	4	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Costa Rica Central American Games 2017 Managua
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 May 2025

Club career

A youth academy graduate of Carmelita, Alfaro made his professional debut on 6 May 2015 in a 2–3 league defeat against Saprissa.^[2] On 23 May 2019, Alajuelense announced the loan signing of Alfaro for three seasons.^[3] In February 2020, he extended his loan contract with the club until June 2024.^[4]

International career

Alfaro has represented Costa Rica at different age level tournaments. He was part of Costa Rica U20 team for 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.^[5] He was also part of the team which won silver medal at the 2017 Central American Games.^[6]

On 1 February 2020, Alfaro made his senior debut for Costa Rica in a 0–1 friendly loss against United States.^[7]

Career statistics

International

As of 10 June 2021^[1]

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Costa Rica	2020	2	0
	2021	2	0
Total		4	0