Ariel Betancourt


Ariel Betancourt Cepero is a Cuban former footballer who played as a striker.

Early life

Betancourt was born in 1970 in Cuba. He started playing football at the age of six.

Club career

Betancourt started his career with Cuban side Villa Clara. He has been the third-highest all-time Cuban top flight scorer with 122 goals.

International career

Betancourt represented Cuba internationally. He played for the Cuba national football team at the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Personal life

Betancourt has a brother. He has been nicknamed "Jimagua".