- Jose Manuel Rojas
Jose Manuel Rojas, was a great football player from
Costa Rica . Better known as "Chinimba", he played most of his career forDeportivo Saprissa , where he is still remembered as an idol. He started playing forBarrio Mexico , and was later transferred toSaprissa . "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 famousSaprissa 's midfield whose way of playing made history in theCONCACAF region.He played during the 70's with Costa Rica's national team and for
Saprissa , winning several titles with them. He was part of the mythicalSaprissa squad that won six consecutive championships from 1972 to 1977, a record both inCosta Rica as well as in theAmerican continent ."Chinimba" had some troubles with the law in his country, and was sentenced to do some prison time during the 80's, 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.
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