Marcos Rojo Biography: Age, Height, Achievements, Controversy and Net Worth

Marcos Rojo is an  Argentine professional Footballer who plays as a defender for the Premier League club, Manchester United and the Argentine national team.

EARLY LIFE

Marcos was born on March 20, 1990, in La Plata, Argentina to father Marcos Rojo and mother Carlina Rojo. He started his career with the Estudiantes LP at the age of four.

His potential and skills were soon recognized by the club’s coach Gabriel San Millan who helped him to develop his talent at his professional club.

In 2009 he was promoted to the club’s main team he spent three years with the club making 43 appearances scoring three goals.

PERSONAL LIFE

Rojo married his long-time girlfriend Eugenia Lusardi. She is a lingerie model based in Lisbon. The couple is blessed with a baby child.

CLUB CAREER

In 2010 he joined the Russian professional football club, Spartak Moscow on a five-year contract. On 20th April 2011, he netted the only goal for the Russian club defeating the Krasnodar in the quarter-finals of the Russian Cup.

In 2012 he joined signed a four-year contract for 4.6 Million dollars. On 19th August 2012, he made his debut in Primeira Liga.

In 2019 he moved to Manchester United for 20 million euros. His debut match for the club came late due to difficulties in gaining a work permit because of the pending criminal charges in Argentina.

He netted his first Premier League goal on 4th March 2017 in a 1-1 home draw against Bournemouth. He suffered a season-ending cruciate ligament injury on April 20, during a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht in quarter-finals of Europa League.

INTERNATIONAL CAREER

Rojo got his first cap for his country on 9th February 2011, in a 2-1 friendly win against Portugal at the Stade de Geneve.

He was a part of the Argentine squad at the 2011 Copa America and 2014 FIFA World Cup. He netted his first international goal against Nigeria.

CONTROVERSY

Rojo make controversy when he was named in a sex scandal. He was accused of buying off a woman he cheated on his wife and then wrongly accused her of blackmail.

HONORS

Club Level

Rojo holds

Estudiantes La Plata

  • 2009 Copa Libertadores title
  • 2010 Argentine Primera Division

Manchester United

  • 2015-16 FA Cup title
  • 2016-17 EFL Cup title
  • 2016 FA Community Shield
  • 2016-17 Europa League

International Level

Rojo is yet to hold any international title

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2014 FIFA World Cup All-star Team

PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS

Height: 6ft 2in

Weight: 85 kg

Eye color: Dark Brown

Hair color: Brown

Rojo PERSONAL DETAILS

Full Name: Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo

Date of Birth: 20th March 1990

Place of Birth: Argentina

Playing Position: Defender

Nickname: Becho

EDUCATION: Unknown

Relationships: Eugenia Luardo

Kids: One

HOBBIES: Playing Football

NET WORTH

8 Million Dollars

 SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marcos.Rojo.5.Man.utd/

Twitter: @marcosrojocp

Instagram: @marcosrojo

 

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