Marcos Rojo Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Marcos Rojo is an Argentine professional footballer who is best known for his career as a defender for Boca Juniors and the Argentina national team. He has also played for teams like Estudiantes, Spartak Moscow, Manchester United, and Sporting CP in the past. During the course of his career, Marcos has won several tournaments such

Marcos Rojo Quick Info
Height6 ft 1½ in
Weight84 kg
Date of BirthMarch 20, 1990
Zodiac SignPisces
Eye ColorDark Brown

Marcos Rojo is an Argentine professional footballer who is best known for his career as a defender for Boca Juniors and the Argentina national team. He has also played for teams like Estudiantes, Spartak Moscow, Manchester United, and Sporting CP in the past. During the course of his career, Marcos has won several tournaments such as Copa Libertadores, Argentine Primera División, EFL Cup, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League, FA Community Shield, Copa Argentina, and Copa de la Liga Profesional.

Born Name

Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo

Nick Name

Rojo, Marcos

Marcos Rojo prior to a 2014 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Nigeria on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Sun Sign

Pisces

Born Place

La Plata, Argentina

Nationality

Occupation

Professional Footballer

Family

  • Father – Marcos Rojo
  • Mother – Carlina Rojo

Manager

Rojo is signed with Proeleven Gestao Desportiva Lda.

Position

Defender (Can play as Winger)

Shirt Number

5

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 1½ in or 187 cm

Weight

84 kg or 185 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Rojo is married to Eugenia Lusardo, a model who works in Lisbon, Portugal. Together, they have 3 daughters including Morena Rojo.

Marcos Rojo with his wife Eugenia and daughter Morena

Race / Ethnicity

Multiracial

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Black hair and brown eyes
  • Tattoos
  • Haircut
  • Personality
  • Muscular body
Marcos Rojo’s shirtless body

Brand Endorsements

Rojo has signed an endorsement contract with Nike.

Best Known For

His defensive skills and for being a very perspective and passionate defender.

First Football Match

Rojo debuted for Sporting Lisbon on August 19, 2012, in a match against Vitoria.

Marcos had his debut for Manchester United on September 14, 2014, in a 4-0 success over Queens Park Rangers.

On February 9, 2011, Rojo first appeared in a match for the senior national team of Argentina against Portugal.

He first appeared in a World Cup match in a 2-1 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Strengths

  • Holding the ball
  • Tackling
  • Ball interception

Weaknesses

  • Focus
  • Strength
  • Passing
  • Tactical Awareness
Marcos Rojo with the ball during a match between Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion on March 6, 2016

Marcos Rojo Facts

  • At the age of 10, Rojo became a member of Estudiantes de La Plata.
  • In 2009, Marcos was promoted to the first team of Estudiantes de La Plata.
  • In the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup Final, as a member of Estudiantes, Rojo faced FC Barcelona. Eventually, the Spanish team took the trophy after they won the match by 2-1.
  • He won the Copa Libertadores and Argentine’s First League title while playing with Estudiantes.
  • In December 2010, Marcos penned a five-year deal with the Russian club Spartak Moscow.
  • In July 2012, Rojo shifted to Sporting Lisbon and signed a four-year contract for a price of 3.5 million British pounds.
  • He scored his first goal for Sporting Lisbon on April 28, 2013, in a match against Nacional.
  • On August 19, 2014, Marcos moved to Manchester United and penned a five-year contract worth 20 million euros. At the same time, Nani shifted to Sporting on a season-long loan. After Rojo got transferred to Manchester, he stated that this was a dream come true for him.
  • He played for Argentina at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
  • Rojo has tattoos with the words “Pride” and “Glory” on the right and left sides of his quadricep (leg) respectively.
  • In December 2014, Rojo was part of an affair with another woman whom he had met in a club. The Argentinian superstar stated that the girl was blackmailing him. He asked for a court order known as injunction so the newspapers can exclude him and his family out of the story. Eventually, the injunction was removed in April 2015, but it is still valid to stop the publishing of photos of Rojo.

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