Career
An important player on the Costa Rican national team during the 1990s and 2000s, Gómez is one of Costa Rica"s best forwards, known for his rocket shots and top dribbling. Early years Born in Puntarenas as the 12th child of Francisca Gómez, he was raised in the village Pilas de Canjel in Guanacaste Province. Nicknamed Louisiana Bala (The Bullit), Gómez started his career at Carmelita and scored his first league goal on 20 September 1992 against Saprissa.
He then scored 45 goals for Alajuelense before moving abroad.
Years abroad Saprissa His goal was considered among the best of the cup. Return from retirement In June 2009, Gómez came out of playing retirement for a final season at Santos after he was relegated to the second division as manager of Carmelita.
After the season he became manager of Santos. Gómez made his debut for Costa Rica in a February 1993 UNCAF Nations Cup qualification match against Nicaragua and earned a total of 93 caps, scoring 26 goals.
He also played at the 1993 and 2001 UNCAF Nations Cups as well as at the 1993, 2000 and 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 1997, 2001, and 2004 Copa América.
His final international was a March 2008 friendly match against Peru. International goals Scores and results list. Costa Rica"s goal tally first.
He made his debut as manager of Carmelita in January 2009.
In October 2010 he was dismissed by Santos de Guápiles and he later managed second division sides Deportivo Cartagena and Juventud Escazuceña. In September 2013, he took charge of Guatemalan side Halcones and in May 2014 he returned to Costa Rica to take charge at Limón.