Ronald Matarrita is a professional Costa Rican footballer who plays for the Costa Rica national team. Since 2015, he has been representing the senior side of Costa Rica. Matarrita has helped his team to win many games, including Costa Rican Primera Division in 2013-14.
Apart from that, Matarrita is also a prominent player who has played for multiple clubs. For the 2020-21 season, Matarrita played for the FC Cincinnati team. Back in 2016, he also won the title of CONCACAF Best XI. Not to mention, Matarrita's position is a left-back and winger.
Matarrita has played for some clubs and had decent deals with them. So, looking at his career earnings, it can be said that he has a net worth of around $1 million. His career kicked off with Alajuelense. So, in 2016, he took home $175,000, and in the following season, he earned $200,000.
Ronald Matarrita enjoying a vacation SOURCE: Instagram @rmatarrita_22 In the same way, Matarrita played for other seasons and racked up a considerable fortune. In 2020, he was traded to FC Cincinnati in exchange for $500,000 of General Allocation Money. In the 2021 season with the team, Matarrita earned $753,083.
Likewise, Matarrita received $806,875 in the 2022 season. Like many footballers, Matarrita also earns money from brand endorsement. Currently, he promotes Nike.
Ronald Matarrita appears to be single at the moment. None of his social media posts hints at the footballer having an affair. So, we can say that Matarrita leads a solitary life focusing on his football career.
Apart from that, Matarrita was said to be in a relationship with Allison Cruz. As Matarrita is private about his love life, we are unknown of their dating life. Also, no images of Matarrita and Cruz are available on the internet.
Ronald Matarrita is currently single SOURCE: Instagram @rmatarrita_22 Besides, Matarrita shares a strong bond with his family members. We can explore his life by following him on Instagram as @rmatarrita_22.
Matarrita started his football career professionally at the age of 18 with Alajuelense. In his four seasons at Alajuelense, he played 57 matches for four goals, won the 2013-14 Invierno Costa Rican Primera Division, and was runner-up for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 Verano Costa Rican Primera Division.
On January 20, 2016, Ronald arrived at New York City FC, signing a contract for an undisclosed fee. On March 6, 2016, he made his MLS debut against the Chicago Fire.
Ronald Matarrita after scoring a goal SOURCE: Instagram @rmatarrita_22 His first goal for New York City FC came on June 25, 2013, in a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders. Ronald was named 2016 NYCFC’s Defensive Player of the Year following a solid first season. Matarrita has appeared in 106 games and netted four goals.
On December 29, 2020, Matarrita moved to play with FC Cincinnati. In total, he made 29 game appearances and scored three goals. And after the 2022 season, he was released from the team.
Ronald played with the Under 17 of the Costa Rica national team for the 2010-2011 season. He was also part of the Costa Rica U20 and U22 national teams. On September 5, 2015, Ronald made his international team debut in a friendly match against Brazil.
Ronald Matarrita with the national team in Qatar World SOURCE: Instagram @rmatarrita_22 On September 6, 2016, he was named along with his teammates Bryan Oviedo, Kenner Gutierrez, and Rodney Wallace to play against Panama in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, where Ronald scored his first goal. His second goal came in a 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification on November 11, 2016.
Playing since 2015 for the senior side, Matarrita has made over 50 game appearances.
Ronald Matarrita was born on July 9, 1994, in Alajuela, Costa Rica, to Ronald Matarrita Soto and Shirley Ulate. So, he holds Costa Rican nationality and peaks at the height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).
Ronald Matarrita with his family members SOURCE: Instagram @rmatarrita_22 Besides, Matarrita received his U.S. green card in March 2017. This qualifies Matarrita as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.
