Kenyel Michel

Kenyel Jaheim Michel Vargas is a Costa Rican footballer who plays as a winger for Alajuelense on loan from Minnesota United.

Early life

Michel was born on 17 September 2004. Born in Limón Province, Costa Rica, he is a native of the province.

Career

As a youth player, Michel joined the youth academy of Costa Rican side Alajuelense and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2022, where he made eight league appearances and scored zero goals and helped them win the 2023 CONCACAF Central American Cup.
During September 2024, he was sent on loan to Costa Rican side Cartaginés, where he made twenty-seven league appearances and scored three goals. Following his stint there, he signed for American side Minnesota United in 2025. Subsequently, he returned on loan to Costa Rican side Alajuelense the same year.

Style of play

Michel plays as a winger. Costa Rican newspaper La Teja wrote in 2025 that "his mischievousness, speed, and joy when playing are characteristics that make him stand out, which are classic of the area he comes from, his beloved Limón".