Odir Jaques

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Odir Jaques Ferreira is a former Brazilian soccer striker who played most of his career with Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica, during the 1970's.

With Saprissa, he won several national championships, including the famous six consecutive championships won by Saprissa from 1972 to 1977, a record both in Costa Rica as well as in the American continent. He also played with L.D. Alajuelense before retiring, but without the same success.

Jaques was an excellent goal scorer, very quick and gifted, with great skills for shooting. He is always remembered by Saprissa's fans, because of his unique talents.

He was the best goal scorer in the 1972 Costa Rica's first division tournament, in which he scored 18 goals. After retiring, he began a very successful coaching career in Costa Rica, where he managed the three most important teams in the country, Deportivo Saprissa, L.D. Alajuelense and C.S. Herediano, becoming the only person to ever take all these three teams to win a championship under his coaching tenure. He has also coached the Costa Rica's national squad.

He is considered by many experts, as the best foreigner to ever play in the Costa Rica's first division.