Antonio Carbajal facts for kids
Carbajal with Mexico at the 1958 FIFA World Cup
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Antonio Félix Carbajal Rodríguez | ||
| Date of birth | 7 June 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Ciudad de México, Mexico | ||
| Date of death | 9 May 2023 (aged 93) | ||
| Place of death | León, Guanajuato, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1948–1950 | Club España | 45 | (0) |
| 1950–1966 | León | 364 | (0) |
| Total | 409 | (0) | |
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| 1950–1966 | Mexico | 48 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1969 | León | ||
| 1970–1972 | León | ||
| 1974–1977 | Unión de Curtidores | ||
| 1978–1979 | León | ||
| 1979–1981 | Mexico (assistant coach) | ||
| 1980 | Atletas Campesinos | ||
| 1985–1995 | Atlético Morelia | ||
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Antonio Félix Carbajal Rodríguez (born June 7, 1929 – died May 9, 2023) was a famous Mexican goalkeeper. People often called him "Tota" or "El Cinco Copas" (The Five Cups). This nickname came from his amazing record of playing in five different World Cup tournaments.
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Playing for Clubs
Antonio Carbajal was born in Mexico City. He started his professional football career in 1948 with a team called Club España. Before that, he was part of the Mexican team at the 1948 Olympic Games.
In 1950, Club España closed down. Carbajal then joined Club León. He stayed with Club León for the rest of his playing career, becoming a true legend for the team.
Playing for Mexico
Carbajal played his first international match for Mexico on June 24, 1950. It was against Brazil in the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. He was the youngest goalkeeper at that World Cup.
He played in one match at the 1954 World Cup and three matches at the 1958 tournament. At the 1962 World Cup in Chile, he made history. He became the first footballer ever to play in four World Cups! In that tournament, he also helped Mexico win their first-ever World Cup match. They beat Czechoslovakia 3–1.
Four years later, Carbajal set another record by playing in his fifth World Cup. This incredible achievement earned him the nickname "El Cinco Copas". Later, other famous players like Lothar Matthäus, Rafael Márquez, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Guillermo Ochoa, and Andrés Guardado also reached this five-World Cup milestone.
In total, Carbajal played in 48 international matches for Mexico. He played in 11 World Cup matches between 1950 and 1966.
Becoming a Manager
After he stopped playing, Antonio Carbajal became a football manager. He coached several teams from the 1960s to the 1990s. Some of the clubs he managed include Club León, Unión de Curtidores, Atletas Campesinos, and Atlético Morelia.
As a manager for Club León, he won the Copa México and the Campeón de Campeones twice in the early 1970s. He also helped Unión de Curtidores reach the play-offs. He even won the Segunda División (Second Division) championship with Atletas Campesinos. Carbajal managed Morelia for ten years, showing his long-term dedication to the sport.
His Life and Passing
Antonio Carbajal passed away on May 9, 2023, at the age of 93. He had been in the hospital for blood pressure issues before his death. From January 2023 until he passed away, Carbajal was the last living player from the 1950 World Cup.
Honours
As a Player
León
- Primera División: 1951–52, 1955–56
- Copa México: 1957–58
- Campeón de Campeones: 1955–56
Individual Awards
- IFFHS CONCACAF Men's Team of All Time: 2021
As a Manager
León
- Copa México: 1970–71, 1971–72
- Campeón de Campeones: 1970–71, 1971–72
Atletas Campesinos
- Segunda División: 1979–80
Individual Awards
- Citlalli Trophy (Best Coach): 1975-76
See Also
In Spanish: Antonio Carbajal para niños
Images for kids
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Carbajal with Mexico at the 1958 FIFA World Cup
