José María Agüero

José María Agüero Araya (25 June 1947 – 6 September 2023) was a Costa Rican professional footballer who played as a defender. He spent his entire club career with Alajuelense and represented the Costa Rica national team.

Club career
Agüero was nicknamed "macho" and played his entire career with his hometown club Alajuelense, playing 189 games without scoring a goal. He was two-time champion of the Primera División in 1970 and 1971.

International career
Agüero earned three caps with the Costa Rica national team, with his debut being on 26 February 1970, in a 2–0 victory against El Salvador.

Death
Agüero died on 6 September 2023, at the age of 76.

Honours
Alajuelense
 * Primera División: 1970, 1971