Place of birth San Jose, Costa Rica Years Team Name Marco Rojas Height 1.8 m | Playing position 1972-1987 Saprissa Role Footballer Position Goalkeeper | |
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Full name Marco Antonio Rojas Porras Date of birth (1952-11-08) November 8, 1952 (age 63) | ||
Marco antonio rojas porras
Marcos Antonio Rojas Porras (born 8 November 1952) is a retired Costa Rican footballer. He is considered by some as the best goalkeeper in Costa Rica's history.
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Club career
Rojas played almost his entire career for Deportivo Saprissa, where he is still regarded as an idol. He played a total of 17 seasons, winning seven national titles, including a record six consecutive titles, and three "Fraternidad" international championships with Saprissa, amassing a total of 331 games. He also played for Cartagines and Limonense in 1988.
In 2007, Rojas was nominated for a place in Costa Rica's sports hall of fame.
International career
Rojas also played for the Costa Rican national team during the 70's and 80's. He was Costa Rica's captain during the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, in which the Ticos beat the then World Cup Champions Italy (1-0). He represented his country in 6 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
Personal life
Rojas is married to television presenter Vicky Chavez and they had two daughters, their oldest was killed in a car accident in February 2011.