Bryan Ruiz, 41, has taken over as interim head coach at LD Alajuelense after the team's Spanish trainer, Ismael Rescalvo, lost his position following a disappointing loss to Cartaginés. Ruiz has a rich football background, having played for FC Twente and PSV. For the Tukkers, he played 97 games, scoring 44 goals and providing 24 assists. In contrast, his time at PSV was relatively short, with Ruiz playing just 14 games, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists.
Ruiz's journey at LD Alajuelense began after his retirement in 2023, when he became the trainer of the Under-17 team. He later moved on to become the assistant coach of the first team and the head of the reserve team. LD Alajuelense has a storied history, having won 31 national championships in Costa Rica. The team is currently in sixth place after eight games this season.
Ruiz's appointment as interim head coach comes at a crucial time for LD Alajuelense, and it remains to be seen how he will steer the team back to success.