RIP ANTONIO CARBAJAL



A LEGEND PLAYER


 Antonio Carbajal, the Mexican goalkeeper who became the first player to appear in five World Cups, died yesterday. He was 93. 

Known as “La Tota,” he played for Mexico in 11 World Cup matches from 1950-66. Three other Mexicans have since appeared in five World Cups: Rafael Márquez, Andrés Guardado and Guillermo Ochoa. Others to achieve the feat include Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Germany’s Lothar Matthäus and Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon.


Antonio Carbajal was crowned by IFFHS as THE XXth CENTURY (1901-2000) BEST GOALKEEPER IN CONCACAF, receiving a prestigious Award. He is also named since many years in the IFFHS LEGEND PLAYERS.

Carbajal played for León from 1950-56, winning titles in 1952 and 1956. After retiring as a player, Carbajal coached León, Morelia, Curtidores and Campesinos.

The IFFHS mourns the passing of one of the greatest Legends in CONCACAF.

RIP Antonio Carbajal

 


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