Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Francisco Calvo was born July 8, 1992, in San José, Costa Rica. He is a defender in the MLS. 

On his return to Costa Rica in 2011, Calvo played for Herediano before a stint at Pérez Zeledón where he scored 5 goals in 21 matches. In January 2013 he moved abroad to play for then Danish champions Nordsjælland but he returned to Herediano in summer 2013. In January 2015, Calvo joined Santos de Guápiles on loan. In late May, Francisco joined Saprissa. In his first season with Saprissa, he appeared in 39 matches and scored 5 goals. The following season, he continued to be a set-piece threat as he scored 9 goals in 24 matches playing as a defender. On December 27, 2016 Calvo joined Major League Soccer side Minnesota United FC.