�scar Ram�rez Hern�ndez, nicknamed "El Machillo", was a Costa Rican international footballer, whose great career is often considered as legendary in his native country. He played for the two most important teams in his country, LD Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa, becoming a star and an idol for both team's fans. With LD Alajuelense he won four national championships during the 1980s and early '90s, as well as a CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1986. During 1993's season, "El Machillo" switched to Alajuela's arch-rival team Saprissa, causing a commotion on Liga's fans. With Saprissa, he won a total of three more national championships and two CONCACAF Champions Cup titles. Ram�rez made 75 appearances for the Costa Rica national football team, representing his country in the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, and in the 1990 FIFA World Cup played in Italy. He also was part of the team that went to Copa Am�rica 1997 in Bolivia. 

December 8th, 1964 in Belén (Age 59)