Johan Venegas is a Costa Rican professional footballer playing for the Liga FPD club Alajuelense. The professional footballer has been a part of the Alajuelense team since 2021. Venegas plays as a winger and forward.
Venegas has also played for other clubs, including Santos, Barrio Mexico, and Minnesota United. In his current team, Venegas wears jersey number 8. Apart from playing for clubs, Venegas is also a national player. Since 2014, Venegas has been playing for the senior side of Costa Rica. He has been a significant part of the team in many tournaments, such as Copa Centroamericana (2014).
The professional footballer is happily married to his girlfriend-turned-wife, Kim. Venegas and Kim dated each other for some years before tying the knot. On August 7, 2021, Venegas marked his seven years of togetherness with his wife. He shared a snap with his wife from Vegas, Nevada.
Johan Venegas and his wife together in a frame. SOURCE: Instagram @johanvenegascrc Venegas and his wife love exploring many places together. So, they often go to many locations, and the footballer features their moments on his IG account. We can find him as @johanvenegascrc.
Johan Venegas has been married to his wife for a long time. The loving duo has also started a family of their own. Venegas is the father of two children, both daughters.
Johan Venegas shares an image of his two daughters. SOURCE: Instagram @johanvenegascrc The name of his daughters remains unknown. However, Venegas often shares images of his kids on his Instagram account.
Venegas has earned most of his gains from being a professional footballer. Venegas has played with many clubs and signed a fair deal with them. Looking at his career earnings, it can be speculated that he has a net worth of over $100,000.
In 2015, Venegas had a deal with Montreal, and his contract was €290,000. His salary in the 2015 season was $120,000; the following season, he took home $200,000. After finishing his contract at Montreal, Venegas moved to play with Minnesota United.
Johan Venegas posing in his car. SOURCE: Instagram @johanvenegascrc While playing for Minnesota United in the 2017 season, Venegas received $215,000. His salary in the 2018 season was $225,000. With that, Venegas has been able to preserve a considerable fortune. Venegas' market value is €300,000, while his highest value was €750,000.
Venegas, Costa Rica's Midfielder, began his professional playing career at Liga FPD league club Santos de Guapiles FC during the 2008/2009 season. He was loaned to Costa Rican club Barrio Mexico in the 2011 season from Santos FC.
Venegas signed with Puntarenas FC on July 1, 2012, during the 2012/13 season. After his stay with Puntarenas, he later joined Alajuelense. Venegas signed with the Canadian football team on August 3, 2015, in Montreal Impact, after impressing the Canadian authorities with his outstanding performances in CONCACAF Champions League during 2014/2015.
Johan Venegas celebrating after scoring a goal. SOURCE: Instagram @johanvenegascrc In total, Venegas made 32 appearances and scored two goals for the Canadian club. On December 13, 2016, he was transferred to the American soccer club Minnesota United FC from Montreal Impact. After only a season with Minnesota United FC, he was traded on loan to the Costa Rican team Deportivo Saprissa for the rest of the season in 2018.
Venegas made 112 game appearances scoring 43 goals. On January 1, 2021, Venegas moved to play with Alajuelense.
Venegas made his international debut for Costa Rica National Football team against Nicaragua in 2014 Copa Centroamericana, and his first international goal came in the exact match on September 3, 2014. He made for Costa Rica National Team as he scored Costa Rica's 100 goals in all Copa Centro America tournaments. The goal was against Panama, which was scored on September 7, 2014.
Johan Venegas with his squad. SOURCE: Instagram @johanvenegascrc He made a significant contribution among players such as Cristian Gamboa, Jose Salvatierra, and Celso Borges, some of the squad members that played a massive role in the qualification rounds of Central America to help Costa Rica to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Johan Alberto Venegas Ulloa was born on November 27, 1988 in Limon, Costa Rica. Venegas' parents raised him along with his brother named, Fabricio Venegas. Fabricio is also a footballer player in the attacking position for Futbol Cons.
The 6 feet tall inches player was interested in sports from an early age. Following his passion, Venegas and his brother are doing pretty well in their football career.
