Career
Nicknamed Louisiana Iguana (The Lizard), Marchena made his professional debut for Cartaginés in 1987 and left them for Herediano ahead of the 1992-1993 season. In June 1996 he moved to Turrialba, but a knee injury cut short his career in October 1996. In December 1998 he left his post as an administrative assistant at the Banco Popular to resume his career with Ramonense.
A year later he returned to Cartagines.
Marchena made his debut for Costa Rica in a February 1987 friendly match against South of Korea and earned a total of 48 caps, scoring no goals. He also played at the 1991 UNCAF Nations Cup and the 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
He played his last international on January 19, 1994 against Norway.
