Alfredo Rojas facts for kids
Alfredo Hugo "El Tanque" Rojas Delinge was a talented football player from Argentina. He was born on February 20, 1937, in Lanús, a city in Buenos Aires Province. People often called him "El Tanque," which means "The Tank," because of his strong playing style.
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Who is Alfredo Rojas?
Alfredo Rojas was a professional football player. This means he played football as his job. He was known for being a powerful forward, scoring many goals for his teams.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Rojas began his football journey in 1958 with a team called Club Atlético Lanús. He quickly became well-known. His big break came when he played for the national team in the 1958 FIFA World Cup. This important tournament helped him become famous not just in Argentina, but also in Europe.
Playing in Spain
After the World Cup, Alfredo Rojas moved to Spain to play for European clubs. In mid-1959, he joined Celta Vigo. However, the team had a tough season and was moved down to a lower league. This is called being "relegated." Because of this, Rojas soon moved to another Spanish team, Real Betis, in the same year.
Representing Argentina
Alfredo Rojas was a key player for the Argentine national team. He proudly represented his country in two major international tournaments:
