Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Rojo strikes me as a throwback warrior. Born in La Plata, the 187 cm defender came up at Estudiantes, lifting the 2009 Copa Libertadores before testing himself in Europe with Manchester United. Now back close to his roots at Racing Club, he still plays with that combative, occasionally reckless edge that defines old-school Argentine center-backs. I respect defenders who lead with grit and heart rather than polish; Rojo will outwork and outfight you. In an era of ball-playing defenders, his stubborn, physical commitment feels like a proud relic worth celebrating.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marcos Rojo
- Name (Japanese)
- マルコス・ロホ
- Reading
- まるこす・ろほ
- Born
- March 20, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 187 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Marcos Rojo born?
Born March 20, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Marcos Rojo from?
Marcos Rojo is from La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What does Marcos Rojo do?
Marcos Rojo works as association football player.
How tall is Marcos Rojo?
Marcos Rojo is 187 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.