Antonio Carbajal, the Mexican goalkeeper who became the first player to appear in five World Cups, died Tuesday (9th May 2023). He was 93.

* Carbajal, who was nicknamed “La Tota,” played for Mexico between 1950 and 1966, making 11 World Cup appearances. He was a key member of the Mexico team that reached the quarterfinals of the 1958 World Cup.

* He is best known for his record-setting five appearances at the FIFA World Cup, a feat replicated by only two other men since (as of 2018): Germany’s Lothar Matthäus in 1998 and Rafael Márquez of Mexico in 2018.

* Carbajal was born in Mexico City in 1929. He started his professional career with Club León in 1950 and went on to play for a number of other Mexican clubs, including Club América and Cruz Azul. He retired from professional football in 1968.

* After retiring from football, Carbajal worked as a coach and manager. He also served as president of the Mexican Football Federation from 1988 to 1994.

Here are some of Antonio Carbajal’s achievements :

* First Mexican player to appear in five World Cups
* Member of the Mexico team that reached the quarterfinals of the 1958 World Cup
* Mexican Football Federation President (1988-1994)
* Inducted into the Mexican Football Hall of Fame (1998)

Carbajal was a true legend of Mexican football. He will be remembered for his many accomplishments and his contributions to the game...

Source : Thehindu