Marcos Antonio Rojas Porras (born 8 November 1952) is a Costa Rican footballer. He is considered by some as the best goalkeeper in Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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's history.

Club career

Rojas played almost his entire career for Deportivo Saprissa, where he is still regarded as an idol. He played a total of 17 seasons, winning seven national titles, including a record six consecutive titles, and three "Fraternidad" international championships with Saprissa.

International career

Rojas also played for the Costa Rican national team

Costa Rica national football team

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 during the 70's and 80's. He was Costa Rica's captain during the 1984 Olympic Games

1984 Summer Olympics

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 held in Los Angeles

Los Ángeles

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, in which the Ticos beat the then World Cup Champions Italy

Italy national football team

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(1-0).