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Monday, Apr 21, 2025

Ignacio Hierro Takes Helm as Costa Rica's New Football Architect

Fedefútbol appoints former Mexican football director to spearhead future successes and elevate the national teams' global competitiveness.
In a strategic move aimed at revitalizing Costa Rican football, the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol (Fedefútbol) has appointed Ignacio Hierro as the new director deportivo, succeeding Claudio Vivas.

Hierro, whose tenure begins in January 2025, brings a wealth of experience and a robust track record from both national and international football circuits.

Fedefútbol announced Hierro's appointment through its official channels, underscoring his extensive background and successes in fostering both male and female football talent.

His primary mission will be to establish a cohesive and innovative developmental pathway that aligns Costa Rican football's grassroots potential with the high demands of the global stage.

Ignacio Hierro boasts an illustrious career as a former player in Liga MX, representing an impressive roster of clubs including América, Chivas, and Monterrey.

His international accolades include representing Mexico in the Copa América 2001 and the Gold Cup, alongside a victorious Pan American Games campaign in 1999.

Hierro's transition from player to director was fueled by his profound passion for the sport, which has defined his career over the past 14 years.

Most notably, his tenure as the Mexican national teams' sporting director from 2019 to 2022 witnessed Mexico's qualification for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and a runners-up finish at the Under-17 World Cup.

Hierro was instrumental in implementing a distinctive playing model for the Mexican Football Federation during this period.

His expertise extends beyond national borders, having served as the sporting director for Chile's Everton de Viña del Mar and Mexico's Atlas, propelling them to achieve numerous junior championship titles.

Most recently, Hierro has been at the helm of Sporting FC in Costa Rica, sharpening his insights into the regional football landscape.

Alongside leadership roles in prominent clubs, Hierro's comprehensive understanding of talent identification and player development was honed at Pachuca and Atlante in Mexico, where he contributed significantly as director of analysis and scouting and as the head of youth programs, respectively.

With such a distinguished portfolio, Ignacio Hierro's new role as Costa Rica's director deportivo is a bold statement of intent by Fedefútbol.

Expected to innovate and uplift the national teams, Hierro’s strategic vision and breadth of experience are anticipated to usher Costa Rican football into a new era of competitiveness and success on the world stage.
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