Jefry Valverde

Jefry Antonio Valverde Rojas (born June 1995) is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for Deportivo Saprissa as a midfielder.

Career
Valverde came through the youth ranks at Deportivo Saprissa, coming through the Saprissa Minor Divisions, from the U15 to Generación Saprissa second division to making his debut in the Costa Rican First Division, at the age of 18.

After playing for A.D.R. Jicaral, he joined Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, but without playing a minute for the side, he joined A.D. San Carlos, initially on loan.

In November 2022, Valverde rejoined Deportivo Saprissa, agreeing to a three-year contract.

International career
In January 2022, he was called up by manager Luis Fernando Suárez to represent the Costa Rica national football team in two qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup. On 30 January 2022 he made his debut against Mexico, appearing as a second half substitute in a 0-0 draw. Three days later he made his first international start as Costa Rica played Jamaica, and won 1-0.

Personal life
In 2020, Valverde was revealed to be in a relationship with Costa Rican footballer Melissa Herrera.