Roberto Rojas (Peruvian footballer)

Roberto Rojas Tardío (born 26 October 1955 – 27 September 1991) was a Peruvian football defender who played for Peru in the 1978 FIFA World Cup.[1]

Roberto Rojas
Rojas in 1978
Personal information
Full name Roberto Rojas Tardío
Date of birth (1955-10-26)26 October 1955
Place of birth Rímac, Lima, Peru
Date of death 27 September 1991(1991-09-27) (aged 35)
Place of death Chorrillos, Lima, Peru
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975–1985 Alianza Lima
1986 Sporting Cristal
1987 Deportivo Municipal
1987–1988 Alianza Lima
International career
1978–1983 Peru 27 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Rojas earned 27 caps for Peru between 1978 and 1983.[2] He also played for Alianza Lima, Sporting Cristal and Deportivo Municipal. He died in a car crash in September 1991. [3]

References
  1. 1978 FIFA World Cup Argentina
  2. Appearances for Peru National Team - RSSSF
  3. "Murió Ex Mundialista Peruano". 29 September 1991.
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