# A.D. Guanacasteca

Asociación Deportiva Guanacasteca is a Costa Rican football team based in Nicoya, Guanacaste. They currently play in the Costa Rican First Division. Their home stadium is Estadio Chorotega.

## History
### Origins

The club was founded on 1973 after amateur team Carrillo FC, that won the 1972 third division amateur championship, the team relocated to Nicoya in order to sign local players to be ready for the Second Division promotional round, also renaming the team as Selección de Nicoya, and winning the promotional round.

### First Era

After three years the club wins the 1976 Second Division and the First Division promotion, returning in 1978 to second division; In 1986 returned to First Division led by Benigno Guido and finishing top 5. By late 90s the team was sold to Italian club Perugia owners for a short time and resold to other Italian businessmen, under this management the team crowned two more Second Division titles (1995 and 2002); By 2004 the team was sold to local businessmen and relocated to Escazú, renaming as Brujas de Escazú Witches, looking for a higher fan support.

### Re-establishment

Months later, the club was re-established after buying Ciudad Colón second division franchise and relocated to Nicoya for the 2005 season; After 17 years, on May 27, 2021, they clinched their fifth Second Division title by defeating Puntarenas F.C.

## Crest and colors
### Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors

| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
| 2021-0000 | Eletto Sport | Telecable Condovac |
| 2021-0000 | Eletto Sport | Banco Nacional B1 Nutrition Electrolit |

## Stadium

The stadium is located in the Chorotega neighborhood of Nicoya, it has a capacity for 4,500 fans comfortably seated, additional has two bleachers and a large space for standing fans. It has a natural grass in good condition.
Major renovations planned for the 2021 season to meet First Division requirements includes: roof, lighting, new dressing rooms, gym, press room and commercial stands. In addition, the stadium is shared with the Asociación Deportiva Nicoya, women's soccer team of the Women's First Division.

## Current squad

As of 24 January, 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 2 | DF | CRC | Pablo Morera |
| 5 | DF | CRC | Yeison Molina |
| 7 | MF | CRC | Rodrigo Garita |
| 10 | FW | CRC | José Pablo Córdoba |
| 11 | MF | CRC | Randy Vega |
| 12 | MF | CRC | Josimar Olivero |
| 14 | DF | CRC | Greivin Méndez |
| 15 | FW | CRC | Gustavo Muñoz |
| 16 | MF | CRC | Joseph Bolaños |
| 17 | FW | CRC | Steven Williams |
| 18 | DF | CRC | Jemark Hernández |
| 19 | DF | CRC | Roy Smith |
| 20 | DF | CRC | Pedro Leal (Captain) |
| 21 | FW | USA | Alonso Hernández |
| 23 | DF | CRC | Gael Alpízar |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 24 | MF | CRC | Jose Ugalde |
| 27 | MF | CRC | Marvin Esquivel |
| 28 | GK | CRC | Jairo Monge |
| 30 | MF | CRC | José Porras |
| 31 | MF | MEX | Sergio Rodríguez |
| 37 | FW | CRC | Ryan Cane |
| — | GK | MEX | Gibran Lajud |
| — | DF | CRC | Yael López |
| — | MF | CRC | Jordy Hernández |
| — | MF | CRC | Alejandro López |
| — | MF | URU | Matías Alaniz |
| — | FW | CRC | José Mora |
| — | FW | CRC | Johan Venegas |
| — | FW | CRC | Starling Matarrita |
| — | FW | MEX | Armando González |

### World Cup players

The following players were chosen to represent their country at the FIFA World Cup while contracted to A.D. Guanacasteca.
* Brandon Aguilera Zamora (2022)

## Honours
### National

* Costa Rica Second Division
** Champions (5): 1975, 1985, 1995, 2002, 2021
* Costa Rica Third Division
** Champions (1): 1972