Randall Azofeifa
A midfield engine and set-piece specialist who became a stalwart for Costa Rica, featuring in multiple World Cup campaigns.
Born 1984 (age 42)·Costa Rican footballer·Birthday: December 30·Millennials
Biography
Randall Azofeifa provided the steady, intelligent heartbeat in the middle of the park for Costa Rica during a golden era for the national team. A product of the Saprissa academy, he spent the bulk of his club career in Belgium with Gent and Kortrijk, where his technical skill and powerful shot from distance made him a consistent performer. For the 'Ticos,' he was indispensable. Azofeifa earned over 50 caps, contributing crucial goals and controlling tempo in the team's historic run to the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals. While not always the flashiest player, his reliability, leadership, and deadly free-kicks made him a respected figure who served as a bridge between generations of Costa Rican football success.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Randall was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Randall Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Randall's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Represented Costa Rica in the 2006 and 2014 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
- Played a key role in Costa Rica's historic run to the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
- Won the Belgian Cup with K.S.V. Roeselare in 2007 during his time in Belgium.
- Earned over 50 international caps for the Costa Rican national team.
Did You Know?
He is known by the nickname 'Randy.'
Azofeifa scored a memorable long-range goal for Costa Rica in a 2011 Copa Centroamericana match against Honduras.
After retiring, he has worked as a football commentator and analyst in Costa Rican media.
“My role is to control the rhythm and find the pass.”
