Ariel Betancourt

Ariel Betancourt Cepero (born 30 September 1970) 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".