Cuban footballer (born 1970)
Ariel Betancourt|
| Full name |
Ariel Betancourt Cepero |
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| Date of birth |
(1970-09-30) 30 September 1970 (age 54) |
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| Place of birth |
Cuba |
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| Position(s) |
Striker |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 1992–2002 |
Villa Clara |
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(122) |
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| 1999 |
→ Bonner SC (loan) |
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| 1999–2002 |
Cuba |
11 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Ariel Betancourt Cepero (born 30 September 1970) is a Cuban former footballer who played as a striker.
Early life
Betancourt was born in 1970 in Cuba. He started playing football at the age of six.[1]
Club career
Betancourt started his career with Cuban side Villa Clara. He has been the third-highest all-time Cuban top flight scorer with 122 goals.[2]
International career
Betancourt represented Cuba internationally. He played for the Cuba national football team at the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[3]
Personal life
Betancourt has a brother. He has been nicknamed "Jimagua".[1]
References