Henry Rojas
Encyclopedia
Henry Andres Rojas Delgado (born July 27, 1987 in Ibagué
, Tolima) is a football striker from Colombia
that plays for Atlético Huila
.
He started his career in the minor divisions of Deportes Tolima
and played there from 2002 to 2004. He was later transferred to Nacional minor divisions on March 30, 2004, and earned a spot on the A Squad in 2006. Rojas first debuted as a professional on March 5 of the same year against his old team, Tolima. Later in 2006, he was selected to play in the U-20 Colombian National Team where he earned his starting spot on the team. On January 31, 2008 Mr.Rojas went on loan to Atletico Huila for a year. With his impressive play, Henry received several offers from different team later that year and ultimately decided to play in Manizales, Colombia for Once Caldas. His impact on the team was so great, he led Once Caldas to a Champion in the Copa Mustang. Mr. Rojas was once constantly referred as the leader of the team. In 2010, he moved to Junior
.
when Rojas came on the field in the 30th minute of the second half and scored in the 44th minute. It was the first goal of his professional career since joining the team in 2006.
Champion of the Copa Mustang with Atletico Nacional 2007 "Torneo Apertura"
Champion of the Copa Mustang with Atletico Nacional 2007 "Torneo Finalizacion"
Champion of the Copa Mustang with Once Caldas 2009 "Torneo Apertura"
Ibagué
Ibagué is the capital of the department of Tolima in Colombia. It is situated 1,285 m above sea level, on the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Central between the Chipalo and Combeima rivers, tributaries of the Coello River...
, Tolima) is a football striker from Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
that plays for Atlético Huila
Atlético Huila
Atlético Huila, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Neiva, that competes in the top division of the Colombian professional football league. The club was founded in 1990 and plays home games at the Guillermo Plazas Alcid stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 22,000...
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He started his career in the minor divisions of Deportes Tolima
Deportes Tolima
Deportes Tolima, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Ibagué. The club was founded December 18, 1954 and play their home games at the Manuel Murillo Toro stadium, which has a capacity of 30,000.-Foundation:...
and played there from 2002 to 2004. He was later transferred to Nacional minor divisions on March 30, 2004, and earned a spot on the A Squad in 2006. Rojas first debuted as a professional on March 5 of the same year against his old team, Tolima. Later in 2006, he was selected to play in the U-20 Colombian National Team where he earned his starting spot on the team. On January 31, 2008 Mr.Rojas went on loan to Atletico Huila for a year. With his impressive play, Henry received several offers from different team later that year and ultimately decided to play in Manizales, Colombia for Once Caldas. His impact on the team was so great, he led Once Caldas to a Champion in the Copa Mustang. Mr. Rojas was once constantly referred as the leader of the team. In 2010, he moved to Junior
Atlético Junior
Corporación Popular Deportiva Junior, known simply as Junior or by its former name Atlético Junior, is a Colombian football team based in Barranquilla. The club was founded in 1924 Known as "Los Tiburones" , or "El Equipo Tiburón" have won the Colombian professional football championship six times...
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Milestones
On April 8, 2007, Atletico Nacional was playing Quindío in Armenia, ColombiaArmenia, Colombia
Armenia is the capital of Quindío, a department in Colombia. The city is located at coordinates 4.5170° north, 75.6830° west, 290 kilometers west of Bogotá. Armenia is a mid-size city located between Bogotá, Medellín and Cali, the 3 largest Colombian cities. The city's area code for phone calls is...
when Rojas came on the field in the 30th minute of the second half and scored in the 44th minute. It was the first goal of his professional career since joining the team in 2006.
Champion of the Copa Mustang with Atletico Nacional 2007 "Torneo Apertura"
Champion of the Copa Mustang with Atletico Nacional 2007 "Torneo Finalizacion"
Champion of the Copa Mustang with Once Caldas 2009 "Torneo Apertura"