Douglas Sequeira
A versatile and stalwart Costa Rican defender who anchored his national team through multiple World Cup campaigns and a long professional journey.
Born 1977 (age 49)·Costa Rican footballer·Birthday: August 23·Generation X
Biography
Douglas Sequeira's career was built on adaptability and quiet consistency. A robust and intelligent defender, he became a fixture for the Costa Rican national team during a golden era, contributing to their qualification for the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups. His club journey was a global tour of resilience, taking him from the Costa Rican league to stints in Mexico, the United States, Norway, and Israel. In MLS, he became a valued leader for Real Salt Lake, known for his composure and ability to play both in central defense and as a defensive midfielder. Sequeira was not a flashy star but a essential component, the kind of player coaches relied on to organize a backline and execute a tactical plan. His longevity and willingness to compete in diverse leagues spoke to a deep professional dedication, making him a respected figure in Costa Rican football history.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Douglas was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Douglas Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Douglas's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned over 40 caps for the Costa Rican national team, representing his country for nearly a decade.
- Played for Costa Rica in two FIFA World Cup tournaments, in 2002 and 2006.
- Had a prolonged professional club career spanning leagues in Costa Rica, Mexico, the United States, Norway, and Israel.
- Was a key defensive player for MLS side Real Salt Lake during their early seasons.
Did You Know?
He scored his only international goal for Costa Rica in a 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Cuba.
He played for the famous Mexican club Deportivo Toluca, winning a league title with them in the 2005 Apertura.
After retiring, he moved into coaching, working with the Costa Rican youth national teams.
“My position on the field changed, but my commitment to the team never did.”
