Biography
Who is Marcos Rojo?
Early life and career
Faustino Marcos Rojo Alberto Rojo grew up in La Plata, Argentina. He joined his local football club Estudiantes at the age of ten and signed his first professional contract to join the main team in 2009. During his early years with the club, he won the 2009 Copa Libertadores and the 2010 Argentine Primera División title.
He played in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup Final, where Estudiantes lost 21 to Barcelona in Dubai. After spending three seasons with Estudiantes, he made a short transfer to Spartak Moscow in December 2010, where he scored one goal in a Russian Cup match against Krasnodar.
Sporting CP and Manchester United
In July 2012, Marcos moved to Sporting CP on a four-year contract. He spent two seasons in Portugal, helping the team finish as league runners-up during the 2013-14 season before transferring to Manchester United in August 2014 for sixteen million pounds.
Marcos won four major trophies during his time with Manchester United, including the FA Cup in the 2015-16 season. He also secured the FA Community Shield, the EFL Cup, and the UEFA Europa League during the 2016-17 campaign. In January 2020, he returned to Estudiantes on loan before making a permanent transfer to Boca Juniors in February 2021.
International career
Marcos made his first appearance for the Argentina national team in February 2011 during a friendly match against Portugal. He earned sixty-one caps over an eight-year international career representing his home country in major tournaments.
He was part of the Argentina squad that reached the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final, where he scored his first international goal in a match against Nigeria. He also played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and finished as a Copa América runner-up in both 2015 and 2016.
Height and personal details
Marcos stands at 187 centimetres tall and primarily operates as a centre-back or a left-back. Throughout his professional career, he played for clubs in Argentina, Russia, Portugal, and England.
In August 2025, after ending his time with Boca Juniors, Marcos signed a one-year contract with Racing Club. His surname translates to red in Spanish, which led to a unique shirt name assignment upon joining the club.
Birthday and age
Marcos Rojo was born on March 20, 1990, which makes Marcos 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Marcos shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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