Erick Lonnis Bolaños (born 9 September 1965) is a Costa Rican former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Club career Lonnis made his debut in the Costa Rica Premier Division for Cartaginés on 22 July 1990 against Herediano and also played for Carmelita.2002 World Cup profile - Nación He however played the majority of his career for Deportivo Saprissa,"Me voy" • Lonnis dejará el futbol en mayo, cansado por lo vivido en los últimos días - Nación where he reached local stardom, becoming one of the most emblematic figures for the fans, either as Saprissa's or Costa Rica's national squad goalkeeper. He was the captain for Saprissa during several seasons, where he won four national championships, as well as two CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1993 and 1995. He totalled 362 games for the club.Lonnis se marchó dejando un record difícil de romper - UNAFUT
International career Lonnis made his debut for Costa Rica in a December 1992 FIFA World Cup qualification match against St Vincent & the Grenadines and earned a total of 76 caps, scoring no goals. He holds the record for the goalkeeper with the most appearances for the senior Costa Rica national football team.Appearances for Costa Rica National Team - RSSSF He represented his country in 9 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and was the captain of Costa Rica's team that played the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in Korea and Japan, where he reaffirmed the leadership and excellent reflexes that characterized him through all his career. He also played at the 1993,UNCAF Tournament 1993 - RSSSF 1995,UNCAF Tournament 1995 - RSSSF 1997,UNCAF Tournament 1997 - RSSSF 1999UNCAF Tournament 1999 - RSSSF and 2001 UNCAF Nations CupsQualifying Tournament for Gold Cup 2001 - Details - RSSSF as well as at the 1993,CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 1993 - Full Details - RSSSF 1998CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 1998 - Full Details - RSSSF and 2002 CONCACAF Gold CupsCONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 2002 - Full Details - RSSSF and the 1997Copa América 1997 - RSSSF and 2001 Copa AméricaCopa América 2001 - RSSSF tournaments.
His final international was the final 2002 World Cup match against Brazil.
Retirement After retiring in April 2003 due to injury,Portero mundialista Erick Lonnis de Corea y Japón anuncia retiro - Nación Lonnis became the assistant of Costa Rica's national squad, due to his vast experience as a player and his leadership. On May 7 officially turned down Carmelita's offer to be their head coach.
Personal life Lonnis married former beauty queen Tatiana Bolaños in 2002Boda sin anuncios - Nación but they later separated. However, their first child, daughter Isabella, was born in July 2013.Ayer nació Isabella, fruto de su relación con Tatiana Bolaños Erick Lonis se convierte en papá por primera vez - Nación
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