Cristian Gamboa
Bochum

Cristian Gamboa

Cristian Gamboa of Bochum was born in Liberia, Costa Rica on 24 October 1989 (age 35)

Cristian Gamboa
Cristian Gamboa · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Cristian Gamboa, a charismatic Costa Rican defender, was born on 24 October 1989. Now 34, he primarily utilises his skills as a right back for Bochum. He stands at a modest 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs in at a lean 10st 7lb (67kg). Gamboa dons the number 2 jersey with pride.

The plucky right back hails from Liberia in Costa Rica's Primera División. July 2010 marked a turning point in his career when he swapped the tropical climes of his homeland for the cool Nordic breeze of Norway, signing for Eliteserien team Fredrikstad. During his time there, he made 27 appearances across two seasons and netted one goal.

Never one to shy away from new challenges, Gamboa moved to FC Copenhagen in Denmark's Superliga in August 2011 for an undisclosed fee. His stint in the Danish capital was short-lived, and the following August saw him return to Norway on loan to Rosenborg.

Come January 2013, Gamboa's loan was made permanent in exchange for around £350k, marking the start of a longer stint at Rosenborg. This period saw him make 40 first team appearances over three seasons.

August 2014 brought about a new chapter in Gamboa's career as he left Norway for the bustling metropolis of England, joining Championship side West Bromwich Albion. His time in England was relatively uneventful; he made 11 appearances across two seasons.

Arguably the highlight of Gamboa's career came in 2016, when he signed for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership for a fee approximately close to £1m. His tenure with the Hoops lasted for three seasons before moving on. Admittedly, his time on the pitch was limited, making only 20 first team appearances in total. However, he will be remembered by fans for his passion for the badge and his commitment to the team.

Finally, in August 2019, Gamboa made the move to the German Bundesliga and joined Bochum. His performances in Germany clearly resonated with the club and its fans, as he has remained there since. Now in his fifth season at Bochum, he has a tally of more than 100 appearances and two goals to his name.

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Right Back
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Cristian Gamboa
RB
1.75m (5ft 8in)
Height
2
Squad Number
67kg (10st 7lb)
Weight
24 October 1989 (age 35)
Date of Birth
Liberia
Birthplace
Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Country of Birth
Bochum
Team

Season stats

Team
Bochum
Bochum
Bundesliga 2024 - 2025
Games
4
Starting
-
Substitute
4
Unused
6
Utilisation
40%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Bochum
Bochum
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
4
Goals
1
Team
Bochum
Bochum
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
22
Goals
-
Team
Bochum
Bochum
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
19
Goals
-
Team
Bochum
Bochum
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
23
Goals
1
Team
Bochum
Bochum
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
29
Goals
-
Team
Bochum
Bochum
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
26
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
2
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
17
Goals
-
Team
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
10
Goals
-
Team
Rosenborg
Rosenborg
Season 2014
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
2
Goals
-
Team
Rosenborg
Rosenborg
Season 2013
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
28
Goals
-
Team
Rosenborg
Rosenborg
Season 2012
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
10
Goals
-
Team
Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad
Season 2011
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
16
Goals
-
Team
Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad
Season 2010
Country
Norway 🇳🇴
Games
11
Goals
1
Team
Liberia
Season 2009 - 2010
Country
Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Games
13
Goals
-
Team
Liberia
Season 2008 - 2009
Country
Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Games
13
Goals
-
Team
Liberia
Season 2007 - 2008
Country
Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Games
26
Goals
-
Team
Liberia
Season 2006 - 2007
Country
Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Games
16
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Bochum
Bochum
26 August 2019
From
Celtic
Celtic
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Celtic
Celtic
30 August 2016
From
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Type
Fee (£1m)
Team
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
5 August 2014
From
Rosenborg
Rosenborg
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Rosenborg
Rosenborg
1 January 2013
From
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Type
Fee (£350k)
Team
Rosenborg
Rosenborg
31 August 2012
From
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Type
Loan
Team
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
15 August 2011
From
Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad
1 July 2010
From
Liberia
Type
Signed

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