José Manuel Rojas (footballer, born 1952)

José Manuel Rojas Ramírez (born 8 June 1952), is a retired football player from Costa Rica.

For the Chilean footballer, see José Rojas (footballer, born 1983).
José Manuel Rojas
Personal information
Full name José Manuel Rojas Ramírez
Date of birth (1952-06-08) June 8, 1952
Place of birth San José, Costa Rica
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1976 Deportivo Mexico
Deportivo Galicia
Saprissa
Limonense
National team
Costa Rica
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rojas and the second or maternal family name is Ramírez.

Better known as Chinimba, he played most of his career for Deportivo Saprissa, where he is still remembered as an idol.

Club career

He started his football career playing for Deportivo México,[1] and was later transferred to Saprissa. "Chinimba" is vastly recalled for his great shooting skills, his excellent passing abilities, and quickness of mind. Overall, he was a midfielder, with extraordinary talent, and was part of the famous Saprissa's midfield whose way of playing made history in the CONCACAF region, winning several titles with them. He was part of the mythical Saprissa squad that won six consecutive championships from 1972 to 1977, a record both in Costa Rica as well as in the Americas. He also played for Limonense.

International career

He played during the 70's with Costa Rica's national team.[2][3]

Personal life

"Chinimba" had some troubles with the law in his country, and was sentenced to 64 months in prison during the 1980s, which cut his brilliant soccer future short. During his time spent in prison, he studied and achieved his degree, and has dedicated a big part of his life in teaching inside several prison facilities in his country.[4] He later worked as a TV pundit.[5]

References
  1. DEPORTIVO MÉXICO DE 1970 A 1973 - Nación (in Spanish)
  2. "Otra pérdida del bronce ante Argentina en Panamericanos 79" (in Spanish). Nacion.com. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
  3. Premundiales de 1970, 1974 y 1978 - Nación (in Spanish)
  4. Martin, Rodolfo (2006-01-15). ""Chinimba" Rojas repasa todas las jugadas de su vida" (in Spanish). Al Día.
  5. Ojo abierto: Que la tele lo encarcele - Nación (in Spanish)


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