Bryan Oviedo
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Bryan Josué Oviedo Jiménez (born 18 February 1990) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left midfielder for San Carlos and the Costa Rica national team.
Key Information
He was selected for the Costa Rica national team at the Copa América Centenario and the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup. Oviedo has previously represented Saprissa, Nordsjælland, Everton and Sunderland.
Club career
[edit]Copenhagen
[edit]In early 2010 he signed for Danish club Copenhagen.
Everton
[edit]On 31 August 2012, Oviedo signed for English side Everton for an undisclosed fee.[3] He made his debut as an 85th-minute substitute during a 3–0 away league win over Swansea City in September.[4] Oviedo was very much a squad player during his first season with Everton as he made 15 league appearances, 14 of those as a substitute.[5] In 2012, in a starting 11 against Norwich City, Oviedo picked up his first assist for the club. He scored his first goal for Everton on 30 November 2013 in a 4–0 win over Stoke City, also picking up an assist.[6] Four days later he scored against Manchester United in the 86th minute in a 1–0 win, leading Everton to their first win at Old Trafford in 21 years.[7]
On 25 January 2014, Oviedo suffered a broken left leg 18 minutes into the Stevenage vs Everton FA Cup Fourth Round tie. He sustained the injury from a tackle on Stevenage midfielder Simon Heslop, a clean break to both his tibia and fibula.[8]
Immediately after the game, speaking to BT Sport, Everton manager Roberto Martínez said "A real negative today is the unfortunate incident and we need to give Bryan as much support as we can now. He's had a terrific season and I've been very impressed with him. He's an important player in the group and he deserves a speedy recovery. The injury to Bryan affected everyone. Those type of injuries leave a sick taste."[9] Everton later confirmed that Oviedo would require surgery to heal a double fracture of his left leg.[10] In May 2014, Oviedo said he was unable to recover from his injury in time to be ready for the 2014 World Cup with his national team.[11]
Oviedo returned from injury on 23 September in Everton's 3–0 defeat at Swansea City in the second round of the League Cup; he started the match before being replaced after 58 minutes by James McCarthy.[12]
Sunderland
[edit]On 30 January 2017, Oviedo and former Everton teammate Darron Gibson joined Sunderland on permanent deals; with Oviedo penning a three-and-a-half-year deal, taking him up to the summer of 2020; while Gibson signed a one-a-half-year deal to reunite with former manager David Moyes.[13][14] On 4 February 2017, Oviedo made his Sunderland debut in a 4–0 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.[15]
Return to Copenhagen
[edit]In July 2019 he re-signed for FC Copenhagen.[16] After three seasons at Copenhagen, with only 33 appearances, Oviedo's contract with the Danish club came to an end in June 2022 and was not extended.[17]
Real Salt Lake
[edit]On 5 August 2022, Oviedo signed with Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.[18] On 15 August 2024, Oviedo was waived by Salt Lake.[19]
International career
[edit]In 2007, Oviedo represented Costa Rica at the CONCACAF U17 Tournament (a precursor to the CONCACAF U17 Championship). Oviedo played in all three games, beating Trinidad and Tobago 2–0, drawing 0–0 with Canada and losing 2–1 to United States. Costa Rica finished in second place in Group B and qualifying for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[20] Oviedo was not selected in the U17 World Cup squad.
Two years later Oviedo was named in the 2009 CONCACAF U-20 Championship squad. Oviedo's Costa Rica beat Mexico 1–0 in their opening game, drew 0–0 with Trinidad and Tobago and beat Canada 2–1 in the final group stage game. Oviedo was not named in the team for the semi-final against Honduras but played in the final where Costa Rica beat USA 3–0.[21] Due to the successful campaign in the U-20 Championship, Costa Rica qualified for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Oviedo retained his place in the national under 20 team and was named in the squad for the U-20 World Cup.
The U20 World Cup did not get off to the best of starts. Oviedo featured in the team in a 5–0 loss to Brazil in Costa Rica's opening game in Group E. In the second game he helped Costa Rica defeat Australia 3–0 and was also named in the team that lost their final group game against Czech Republic 3–2. The three points were enough to qualify and Costa Rica defeated hosts Egypt 2–0 in front of 81,860 in the knock out stage. Costa Rica beat United Arab Emirates 2–1 after extra time in the quarter finals and lost to Brazil 1–0 at the semi-final stage. The Costa Ricans met Hungary in the third place playoff where they were defeated on penalties after a 1–1 draw.[22]
His debut match with the Costa Rica national team was against Argentina on 26 January 2010.
Oviedo was named in the Costa Rica national team for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Costa Rica finished second in Group A after opening with a 5–0 win against Cuba, a 1–1 draw with El Salvador ensuring qualification before losing 4–1 to Mexico in the final group stage game. Costa Rica were knocked out of the competition following a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw with Honduras.[23]
In May 2018 he was named in Costa Rica's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[24]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of 17 February 2021[25]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Saprissa | 2009–10[26] | Costa Rican Primera División | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Copenhagen | 2009–10[26] | Danish Superliga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2010–11[27] | Danish Superliga | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12[28] | Danish Superliga | 20 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | 4[b] | 0 | 30 | 1 | ||
| 2012–13[29] | Danish Superliga | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 4[c] | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Total | 30 | 2 | 8 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | 46 | 2 | |||
| Nordsjælland (loan) | 2010–11[27] | Danish Superliga | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| Everton | 2012–13[29] | Premier League | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | |
| 2013–14[30] | Premier League | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 13 | 2 | ||
| 2014–15[31] | Premier League | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2015–16[32] | Premier League | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 19 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17[33] | Premier League | 6 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| Total | 50 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 2 | ||
| Sunderland | 2016–17[33] | Premier League | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | |||
| 2017–18[34] | Championship | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 36 | 2 | ||
| 2018–19[35] | League One | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6[d] | 0 | 31 | 0 | |
| Total | 67 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 77 | 2 | ||
| Copenhagen | 2019–20[36] | Danish Superliga | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6[e] | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[37] | Danish Superliga | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 190 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 242 | 6 | ||
- ^ Appearance in Costa Rican Primera División play-offs
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Three appearances in EFL Trophy, three appearances in League One play-offs
- ^ One appearance in UEFA Champions League, five appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
[edit]- As of match played 20 November 2023[38]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 81 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Oviedo goal.[38]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 February 2011 | Estadio José Antonio Anzoátegui, Barcelona, Venezuela | 1–0 | 2–2 | Friendly | |
| 2 | 16 June 2019 | Estadio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica | 1–0 | 4–0 | 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
Honours
[edit]Copenhagen
FC Nordsjælland
Costa Rica
- UNCAF Nations Cup runner-up: 2011[41]
Individual
- Danish Cup Player of the Year: 2011–12[42]
References
[edit]- ^ "FIFA World Cup Russia 2018: List of Players: Costa Rica" (PDF). FIFA. 15 July 2018. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Bryan Oviedo: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Bryan Oviedo completes Everton move for £5m fee". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ^ "Swansea 0–3 Everton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
- ^ "Bryan Oviedo 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 29 June 2013. [permanent dead link]
- ^ "Everton 4–0 Stoke". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ^ "Manchester United 0–1 Everton". Sky Sports News. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ Richard Rae (25 January 2014). "Everton's Bryan Oviedo suffers double break of left leg at Stevenage". The Guardian.
- ^ "Bryan Oviedo: Everton midfielder suffers double leg fracture". BBC. 25 January 2014.
- ^ "Martinez Gives Oviedo Update / News Archive / News / evertonfc.com – The Official Website of Everton Football Club". Everton F.C. 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 27 January 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ Valverde, Esteban (10 May 2014). "Bryan Oviedo no estará en el Mundial de Brasil 2014". Al Día. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ Chowdhury, Saj (23 September 2014). "Swansea 3–0 Everton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ Jiménez, Daniel (30 January 2017). "Bryan Oviedo deja el Everton y firma con el Sunderland". La Nación. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ Chamberlain, Oscar (30 January 2017). "Double deal: Moyes pleased with new recruits". safc.com. Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ "Oviedo and Januzaj start". 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Bryan Oviedo: Sunderland's Costa Rica left-back leaves for FC Copenhagen". BBC Sport. 29 July 2019.
- ^ Færdig i FCK: Han har fået et meget godt tilbud, tipsbladet.dk, 19 June 2022
- ^ "Get to Know Bryan Oviedo | Real Salt Lake".
- ^ "Real Salt Lake Waives DF Bryan Oviedo | Real Salt Lake". rsl.
- ^ "2007 CONCACAF U17 Tournament Technical Report" (PDF). CONCACAF. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ^ "2009 CONCACAF U20 Championship Technical Report" (PDF). CONCACAF.com. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 September 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ^ "2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup Technical Report" (PDF). FIFA. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 December 2011.
- ^ "2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup Technical Report" (PDF). CONCACAF.com. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ^ "Costa Rica national team World Cup squad: Oscar Ramirez names 23-man roster featuring Keylor Navas, six MLS players - Goal.com". www.goal.com.
- ^ "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Bryan Oviedo in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Bryan Oviedo". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- ^ a b "B. Ovideo – Trophies". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ "FC Nordsjælland vs FC Midtjylland". livesocket.fctables.com. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Copa Centroamericana 2011". concacaf.globalsportsmedia.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ Af: Peter Elsnab (17 May 2012). "Ekstra Bladet – Årets pokalfighter er fra FCK". Ekstra Bladet (in Danish).
External links
[edit]- Bryan Oviedo at National-Football-Teams.com
- Bryan Oviedo at Soccerway
- Bryan Oviedo – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Bryan Oviedo – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Profile at Sunderland A.F.C.
Bryan Oviedo
View on GrokipediaClub career
Saprissa
Bryan Josué Oviedo Jiménez was born on 18 February 1990 in San José, Costa Rica. He began his early youth career with LD Alajuelense before joining the academy of Deportivo Saprissa, the prominent Costa Rican club based in San José, where he developed as a left-back.[1] Oviedo made his professional debut for Saprissa on 22 August 2009, starting in a 2–1 league win against Universidad de Costa Rica in the Costa Rican Primera División. During the 2009–10 season, he accumulated 7 appearances across domestic competitions without scoring, often featuring as a substitute or in defensive rotations. Notable outings included a 2–1 loss to Cartaginés on 1 November 2009 and a 1–1 draw against LD Alajuelense on 26 November 2009, where his pace and tackling highlighted his potential as an emerging left-back talent.[15][16][17] In January 2010, Saprissa transferred Oviedo to FC Copenhagen for an undisclosed fee, facilitating his transition to professional football in Europe at the age of 19.[18]Copenhagen
Bryan Oviedo joined FC Copenhagen from Deportivo Saprissa in January 2010, signing a three-year contract worth approximately €400,000.[19][20][21] During his initial two seasons with the club, Oviedo made 30 appearances and scored 2 goals, primarily featuring as a left-back in the Danish Superliga and UEFA Europa League.[22] He debuted for Copenhagen on 5 May 2010 in a Superliga match against HB Køge, entering as a substitute in a 3-0 victory.[21] Notable performances included his contributions in Europa League group stage matches during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 campaigns, where Copenhagen advanced to the knockout rounds in the latter season, showcasing Oviedo's pace and defensive reliability on the European stage.[23] In spring 2011, Oviedo was loaned to rivals FC Nordsjælland for the remainder of the 2010-11 season to gain more playing time.[24] There, he made 14 appearances across all competitions, helping the team secure the Danish Cup title with a 1-0 final win over Silkeborg IF on 22 May 2011.[21][25] Oviedo's form during his Danish stint, combined with emerging international caps for Costa Rica, attracted interest from Premier League clubs. On 31 August 2012, he transferred to Everton for a reported £5 million fee, signing a four-year contract to bolster the team's left defensive options under manager David Moyes.[26][24][27]Everton
Oviedo joined Everton from FC Copenhagen on August 31, 2012, signing a four-year contract for a reported fee of £5 million, where he was initially positioned as cover for established left-back Leighton Baines.[26][23] During his tenure at Goodison Park from 2012 to 2017, the Costa Rican defender made 50 appearances across all competitions and scored two goals, both in the 2013–14 Premier League season.[28] His first goal came on November 30, 2013, in a 4–0 home victory over Stoke City, where he struck from 20 yards after a short corner routine.[29] The second followed shortly after on December 4, 2013, in a memorable 1–0 win at Manchester United, curling a left-footed shot into the top corner from the edge of the box to secure the points at Old Trafford.[30] Oviedo's progress was severely disrupted by a horrific injury on January 25, 2014, during an FA Cup fourth-round match against Stevenage, where he suffered a double fracture of his left leg—clean breaks to both the tibia and fibula—while attempting to block a shot just 18 minutes into the game.[31][32] The incident, which occurred in Everton's 4–0 win, required immediate hospitalization and multiple surgeries, sidelining him for approximately 14 months and causing him to miss the remainder of the 2013–14 season as well as Costa Rica's 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign.[33] He made a gradual return to training in early 2015 and featured sparingly in the 2015–16 season, but recurring issues, including a hamstring strain, limited his consistency and adaptation to the Premier League's physical demands.[34] In recognition of his resilience and contributions when fit, Everton extended Oviedo's contract in February 2016 to a new three-and-a-half-year deal running until June 2019, despite his injury history.[35] However, post-injury playing time remained restricted, with only 26 appearances across the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons combined, prompting discussions of potential loans to regain form before his eventual departure.[21] During this period, Oviedo continued to earn call-ups for Costa Rica's World Cup qualifiers, balancing club challenges with international duties.[36]Sunderland
Oviedo joined Sunderland from Everton on 30 January 2017 for an undisclosed fee, signing a contract until summer 2020. The move came after a challenging period at Everton marred by injuries.[37] During his time with the club, Oviedo made 70 appearances and scored 2 goals, featuring across three divisions as Sunderland endured successive relegations. He joined mid-way through the 2016–17 Premier League season and featured in 10 league matches as the team finished 20th and were relegated to the Championship. In the 2017–18 Championship season, he made 34 league appearances (42 across all competitions) and 2 goals, but Sunderland finished 24th and were relegated to League One. The following 2018–19 season in League One, Oviedo contributed 23 league appearances as the club finished 5th and earned promotion via the playoffs.[2] Despite his contract running until summer 2020, Oviedo was released by Sunderland in June 2019 as part of efforts to address financial difficulties following relegation to the third tier.[38]Return to Copenhagen
In July 2019, Bryan Oviedo rejoined FC Copenhagen on a three-year contract as a free agent after being released by Sunderland, marking a return to the club where he had previously spent time from 2010 to 2013.[39][19] Over the next three seasons, Oviedo made 22 appearances in the Danish Superliga without scoring a goal, primarily serving as a rotational left-back behind established options like Pierre Bengtsson.[2] He also featured in European competitions, including two matches in the 2019 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round against Red Star Belgrade and appearances in the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League group stage.[40] Despite limited playing time in his final season, Oviedo was part of the FC Copenhagen squad that clinched the 2021–22 Danish Superliga title, finishing first with 68 points from 32 matches.[41] His contract expired in June 2022, leading to his departure from the club as a free agent after struggling for consistent starts amid internal competition.[22]Real Salt Lake
In August 2022, Bryan Oviedo joined Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake on a free transfer from FC Copenhagen, marking his move to North American professional football just months before the FIFA World Cup.[22][12] The 32-year-old Costa Rican international slotted in as a versatile left-back, bringing European experience to bolster the team's defensive depth during the 2022 season.[42] Over his two-and-a-half-year stint with Real Salt Lake from 2022 to 2024, Oviedo made 46 appearances in the MLS regular season without scoring a goal, while providing eight assists and establishing himself as a reliable option at left-back in both league play and the playoffs.[43] In the 2023 campaign, he featured in 25 regular-season matches, contributing three assists and key defensive actions such as 0.5 tackles and 0.5 interceptions per 90 minutes, which helped the team secure second place in the Western Conference and advance to the MLS Cup Playoffs. During the playoffs that year, Oviedo appeared in all three matches against Houston Dynamo FC, including delivering a crucial assist on Diego Luna's goal in the second leg of their first-round series.[44] His steady performances also coincided with international duties, including selection for Costa Rica's 2022 World Cup squad shortly after his arrival.[45] On August 15, 2024, Real Salt Lake placed Oviedo on waivers amid roster adjustments following a busy summer transfer window and ongoing performance assessments, ending his tenure with the club after 56 total appearances across all competitions.[6][43] Chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid praised Oviedo's contributions, noting his professionalism and impact on the team's defensive unit.[6]Alajuelense
In September 2024, following his waiver from Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake, Bryan Oviedo signed a one-year contract with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, marking his return to Costa Rican football after over a decade abroad.[46] The move was viewed as a significant acquisition for the club, leveraging Oviedo's extensive professional experience from European and North American leagues to bolster the left-back position.[46] Over the course of the 2024–2025 season, Oviedo featured in 32 matches for Alajuelense, scoring one goal during the Apertura tournament in Jornada 15 against Municipal Liberia.[47] His appearances spanned the Primera División de Costa Rica, where he contributed to the team's domestic campaigns, and included one outing in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, highlighting his versatility in both league and continental fixtures.[47] Oviedo's prior MLS tenure provided veteran leadership, emphasizing defensive solidity through reliable positioning and overlapping runs that supported Alajuelense's backline in key matches.[1] Oviedo's contract with Alajuelense expired on June 30, 2025, after which the club opted not to extend it, leaving him as a free agent for his subsequent career move.AD San Carlos
In September 2025, Bryan Oviedo signed with AD San Carlos as a free agent from LD Alajuelense on an undisclosed deal, marking his return to Costa Rican football after stints in Europe and Major League Soccer.[1] His contract with the club extends until June 30, 2026.[1] As of November 2025, Oviedo has made four substitute appearances in the 2025–26 Primera División Apertura, accumulating 95 minutes without scoring goals or providing assists.[48] These outings include 21 minutes against LD Alajuelense on September 16, 14 minutes versus AD Municipal Liberia on September 21, 45 minutes off the bench in the match against Sporting San José on September 28, and 15 minutes in the 2–1 victory over CS Cartaginés on November 2.[49] Primarily deployed as a left-back, with one appearance on the right wing, the 35-year-old Oviedo has focused on bolstering the defense in limited roles during AD San Carlos's early season campaign, which has seen the team compete in the upper half of the Apertura standings.[48] His ongoing contributions highlight a career spanning European leagues to domestic competitions, underscoring his longevity in professional football.[1]International career
Youth international career
Oviedo began his development with Costa Rica's youth national teams in 2008, progressing through the under-20 setup as he honed his skills as a left-back. During the 2008–2009 period, he featured prominently in the team's preparations, including the CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifiers held in early 2009, where Costa Rica finished second in Group B after matches against Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and El Salvador. He made three appearances in the group stage of the tournament, contributing to Costa Rica's successful qualification for the global stage by defeating the United States 3–0 in the final.[50] Retaining his position in the squad, Oviedo represented Costa Rica at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, where the team achieved a historic fourth-place finish, their best result in the competition to date. Over the tournament, he logged six appearances without scoring, starting in key matches including the quarter-final victory over Austria and the semi-final loss to Hungary.[1] His performances in the youth international arena, particularly his defensive reliability and crossing ability, drew attention from scouts and paved the way for his professional breakthrough. These youth experiences facilitated a seamless transition to the senior national team, with Oviedo earning his first cap on 26 January 2010, in a friendly against Argentina just months after the World Cup. This pathway underscored the effectiveness of Costa Rica's youth development system in nurturing talents from U-20 success to full international duty.[14] His early club debut with Saprissa in the 2008–2009 season aligned closely with this international exposure, providing a complementary platform for his growth.[42]Senior international career
Bryan Oviedo made his debut for the Costa Rica senior national team on 26 January 2010, starting in a 2–3 friendly loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires. Over the course of his international tenure, he earned 81 caps and scored two goals, with his first international goal coming against Venezuela on 9 February 2011. Oviedo's versatility as a left-back and left midfielder made him a reliable option for the Ticos, particularly during qualification campaigns where his European club experience bolstered the defensive unit.[9][11] Oviedo featured prominently in major tournaments, beginning with the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where he appeared in two group stage matches, including the 5–0 opening win over Cuba. He was selected for the 2016 Copa América Centenario as an invited CONCACAF team, providing an assist in the 3–2 group stage win over Colombia. In the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Oviedo started two of Costa Rica's three group stage games in Russia, contributing to a memorable 2–2 draw against Brazil despite the team's early exit. He returned for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, starting all three group stage matches and logging 261 minutes as Costa Rica finished bottom of Group E after a strong 1–0 upset win over Japan.[51][52][53][54][55] Throughout his career, Oviedo played a pivotal role in Costa Rica's defensive solidity during CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, appearing in 26 such matches and helping secure qualification for three World Cups with his pace and crossing ability from the left flank. His contributions extended to continental competitions, where he aided in advancing past group stages in the Gold Cup and provided stability against stronger opponents. Oviedo's most recent cap was his 81st on 20 November 2023, a 1–3 loss to Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League, marking the end of a 13-year tenure that solidified his status as a defensive mainstay for the Ticos.[9][56][57]Career statistics
Club
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition, in domestic leagues only, as of 16 November 2025.[2]| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saprissa | 2008 | Primera División | 7 | 0 |
| Copenhagen | 2009–10 | Superliga | 3 | 0 |
| Copenhagen | 2010–11 | Superliga | 1 | 0 |
| Nordsjælland (loan) | 2010–11 | Superliga | 14 | 0 |
| Copenhagen | 2011–12 | Superliga | 20 | 1 |
| Copenhagen | 2012–13 | Superliga | 6 | 1 |
| Everton | 2012–13 | Premier League | 15 | 0 |
| Everton | 2013–14 | Premier League | 9 | 2 |
| Everton | 2014–15 | Premier League | 6 | 0 |
| Everton | 2015–16 | Premier League | 14 | 0 |
| Everton | 2016–17 | Premier League | 6 | 0 |
| Sunderland (loan) | 2016–17 | Premier League | 10 | 0 |
| Sunderland | 2017–18 | Championship | 34 | 2 |
| Sunderland | 2018–19 | League One | 23 | 0 |
| Copenhagen | 2019–20 | Superliga | 15 | 0 |
| Copenhagen | 2020–21 | Superliga | 7 | 0 |
| Copenhagen | 2021–22 | Superliga | 0 | 0 |
| Real Salt Lake | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 6 | 0 |
| Real Salt Lake | 2023 | Major League Soccer | 25 | 0 |
| Real Salt Lake | 2024 | Major League Soccer | 15 | 0 |
| Alajuelense | 2024–25 | Primera División | 10 | 0 |
| AD San Carlos | 2025 | Primera División | 8 | 0 |
| Career total | 233 | 6 |
International
Appearances and goals by national team and year.[10]| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| Costa Rica | 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 81 | 1 |
Honours
Club
Deportivo Saprissa- Costa Rican Primera División: 2009–10 Invierno[3]
- Danish Cup: 2010–11[58]
