Marcos Rojo
A fiery and combative Argentine defender whose passionate, all-action style made him a cult hero at Manchester United and for his national team.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Argentine footballer·Birthday: March 20·Millennials
Biography
Marcos Rojo's football is best understood as an expression of pure, uncompromising intensity. The defender, capable at center-back or left-back, rose to prominence in Argentina with Estudiantes before a move to Europe took him to Sporting CP. His robust performances there, and a standout 2014 World Cup where Argentina reached the final, prompted Manchester United to sign him. At Old Trafford, he became a fan favorite for his fearless tackles and wholehearted commitment, playing with a visible fire that sometimes boiled over. He won several trophies in England before returning to his homeland. For Argentina, he was a stalwart for nearly a decade, his passion perfectly mirroring the nation's fervent relationship with the game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Marcos was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marcos Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Marcos's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the UEFA Europa League and the EFL Cup with Manchester United in the 2016-17 season.
- Started in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final for Argentina, playing the full 120 minutes against Germany.
- Lifted the Portuguese Cup with Sporting CP in 2015 before his transfer to Manchester United.
- Earned over 60 caps for the Argentine national team between 2011 and 2019.
Did You Know?
Rojo began his career as a forward before being converted into a defender.
He is known for his strong friendship with fellow Argentine and former Manchester United teammate Sergio Romero.
Rojo received a red card in a Premier League match against Arsenal for a two-footed tackle on Danny Welbeck.
He has a distinctive lion tattoo on his left shoulder, symbolizing strength.
“On the pitch, you leave everything. There is no other way.”
