Ian Lawrence (footballer) explained

Ian Lawrence
Fullname:Ian Elijah Lawrence Escoe
Birth Date:28 May 2002
Height:179cm
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Alajuelense
Clubnumber:27
Youthyears1:2011–2019
Youthclubs1:Saprissa
Years1:2019–
Clubs1:Alajuelense
Caps1:92
Goals1:1
Nationalyears1:2018–2019
Nationalteam1:Costa Rica U17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022–
Nationalteam2:Costa Rica
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:29 March 2024
Nationalteam-Update:2 February 2024

Ian Elijah Lawrence Escoe (born 28 May 2002) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga FPD club Alajuelense and the Costa Rica national team.

Career

Lawrence joined Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in 2019.[1] He made his debut for the club on 10 June 2020 against A.D.R. Jicaral.[2] He joined lower league side Escazú FC for the remainder of the 2020 season.[3] He rejoined Alajuelense for the 2021 season.[4] He scored his first goal in October 2021 in a 1-0 victory against Santos de Guapiles.[5] He signed a new contract until 2024 at the end of that year.[6]

International career

Lawrence received his first call up for the senior Costa Rica national football team for matches against the Canadian, El Salvadorian, and American teams. He made his debut on 27 March 2022 as a substitute for Bryan Oviedo against El Salvador.[7] He then made his first start a few days later against the USA.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ian Lawrence: the jewel of the under 17 team that arrives in Alajuelense. everardoherrera.com.
  2. Web site: Alajuelense draws 2-2 against Jicaral and will open the semifinal at home. everadoherrera.com.
  3. Web site: "Ian Lawrence: The young man who dreams of winning Zabala's job today sees the rewards of working very hard on his weak leg". nacion.com.
  4. Web site: 35% of the Alajuelense roster is made up of U21 players. costaricamedios.cr.
  5. Web site: Alajuelense beats Santos 1-0 in Albert Rudé's debut. everadoherrera.com.
  6. Web site: Alajuelense reveals one of the purposes of the renewal of Ian Lawrence. nacion.com.
  7. Web site: Great victory in El Salvador that keeps the World Cup dream alive. fedefutbol.com.
  8. Web site: Ian Lawrence renews with Alajuelense until 2024. teletica.com.