Born in San José, Costa Rica, Marín started his senior professional career with Deportivo Saprissa in 2015. On 6 May 2015, he made his first team debut in a 3–2 victory against Carmelita. On 23 August, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 victory against Pérez Zeledón.[1] He played no further in the league, with his side going on to win it on 23 December.[2]
On 18 May 2016, Marín moved to Herediano on a three-year contract and was immediately loaned out to Belén.[3][4] On 31 October 2016, he scored his debut goal for the club in a 3–2 triumph over UCR.[5]
Marín made his debut for Herediano on 9 January 2017, finding the net in a 2–0 victory over Pérez Zeledón.[6]
On 2 July 2022, Marín signed with Orenburg in Russia.[7]
On 16 June 2017, Marín was included in the provisional 26-man squad for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.[11] However, he was omitted from the final 23-man squad.[12] On 15 July, he was recalled to the senior team for the same competition as an injury replacement.[13]
On 28 August 2018, Marín was called to the team as a part of a generational of new footballers for friendlies against South Korea and Japan.[14] On 7 September, he made his debut, starting in a 2–0 defeat against Japan.[15]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 8 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
^Keydel Romero (18 May 2016). "Jimmy Marín ficha con el Herediano" [Jimmy Marín signed with Herediano] (in Spanish). Deporticos. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
^Hernandez, Joselyn (28 April 2017). "Marcelo definió los 21 para Corea". Federación Costarricense de Fútbol (in European Spanish). Fede Futbol. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
^"Ramírez eligió al equipo para Copa Oro" [Ramírez chose the team for Copa Oro]. Federación Costarricense de Fútbol (in European Spanish). Fede Futbol. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
^"La Sele cae derrotada 2-0 ante Corea del Sur" [The Sele falls defeated 2-0 against South Korea]. everardoherrera.com (in European Spanish). Everardo Herrera. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2018.