Jose Manuel Rojas

Who is Jose Manuel Rojas?

Jose Manuel Rojas, was a great football player from Costa Rica. Better known as "Chinimba", he played most of his career for Deportivo Saprissa, where he is still remembered as an idol. He started playing for Barrio México, and was later transferred to Saprissa. "Chinimba" is vastly recalled for his great shooting skills, his excellent passing abilities and quickness of mind. Overall, he was a midfielder, with extraordinary talent, and was part of the famous Saprissa's midfield whose way of playing made history in the CONCACAF region.

He played during the 70's with Costa Rica's national team and for Saprissa, winning several titles with them. He was part of the mythical Saprissa squad that won six consecutive championships from 1972 to 1977, a record both in Costa Rica as well as in the American continent. He also played for AD Limónense.

"Chinimba" had some troubles with the law in his country, and was sentenced to 64 months in prison during the 1980s, which cut his brilliant soccer future short. During his time spent in prison, he studied and achieved his degree, and has dedicated a big part of his life in teaching inside several prison facilities in his country.