Kevin Chamorro
Kevin José Chamorro Rodríguez is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Primeira Liga club Rio Ave, and the Costa Rica national team.
Early life
Raised by a single mother who had to work two jobs, Chamorro was travelling 40km a day to train. Therefore he moved at twelve years-old closer to the capital to pursue his dream of becoming a footballer.Career
A.D. Carmelita
Having joined their academy at fourteen years-old, Chamorro made his debut as a seventeen year-old for A.D. Carmelita against Santos de Guápiles F.C. in a 1-1 draw on 22 February 2018. Within a few weeks he had become a regular in the side that season.A.D. San Carlos
On May 29, 2019, Chamorro signed for A.D. San Carlos for one year. On June 17, 2020, he renewed with the team.Deportivo Saprissa
In June 2021 he signed for Deportivo Saprissa agreeing to a two-year deal. In December 2022 he signed a new four-year contract with the club tying him down until 2026.In the summer of 2024, Chamorro was sent on a season-long loan with an optional buy-clause to Portuguese Primeira Liga club Estoril. At the end of the season, having made just five appearances for the Canaries, he returned to Saprissa.
Rio Ave
On 21 July 2025, Chamorro joined another Primeira Liga club, this time on a permanent deal, signing a four-year contract with Rio Ave.International career
Chamorro was selected by Costa Rica U-17 for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Chamorro was called up to the senior Costa Rica national football team for the first time in January 2019, as under-study to Keylor Navas.On March 17, 2023, he was called up by the senior side for 2022-23 CONCACAF Nations League matches against Martinique and Panama, starting both games.