Born in
San José, Cabalceta played youth football with Municipal Tibás before playing as a defender for
Brujas and
Orión, both in the
Costa Rican Primera División. Cabalceta has Italian heritage and acquired Italian citizenship in 2012 before signing a four-year contract with
Serie A side
Catania. After one season captaining the club's youth side, he joined the senior squad for the 2013–14 season. In September 2015, Deportivo Saprissa signed Erick Cabalceta and midfielder Christian Bolanos.
Cartaginés In June 2014, Cabalceta was signed by
Cartaginés on a 1-year contract on loan.
Saint Louis FC On November 30, 2016,
Saint Louis FC announced they have agreed to a contract with defender Erick Cabalceta pending
United Soccer League and
United States Soccer Federation approval. ==International career==