César Antonio Hines Céspedes (born 13 July 1958, in Limón) is a retired

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who played for several clubs in Costa Rica. Captain of the national team several times, known for his powerful presence in defense and his skillfully way to kick. Called ''El Kaiser'' in reference of Franz Beckenbauer nickname.

Club career

Hines played for Limonense,

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, Sagrada Familia, Alajuelense,

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International career

Hines made 14 appearances for the full Costa Rica national football team from 1983 to 1985, making his debut in a 1–0 victory over Guatemala on 22 October 1983. He also played at the 1984 Olympic Games. In which Costa Rica beat

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champions Italy 1-0 against all odds.

Retirement and personal life

Hines' early retirement was in order to achieve his other career, law. He studied law at the University of Costa Rica. At present he has a PhD in law. His daughter Mijal plays for Costa Rica's national volleyball team.Sangre de futbol, pasión de voleibol
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1958 births Living people Sportspeople from Limón Province Men's association football defenders Costa Rican men's footballers Costa Rica men's international footballers Olympic footballers for Costa Rica Footballers at the 1984 Summer Olympics C.S. Herediano footballers Liga Deportiva Alajuelense footballers Deportivo Saprissa players 20th-century Costa Rican lawyers Liga FPD players 21st-century Costa Rican lawyers {{CostaRica-footy-bio-stub