When was Antonio Carbajal born and where did he grow up?
Antonio Félix Carbajal Rodríguez entered the world on the 7th of June 1929 in Mexico City. He grew up in a city where football was already a religion for many families.
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Antonio Félix Carbajal Rodríguez entered the world on the 7th of June 1929 in Mexico City. He grew up in a city where football was already a religion for many families.
Carbajal appeared in five consecutive FIFA World Cups from 1950 through 1966. This streak included matches against France in 1954 and three games during the 1958 tournament.
After Club España dissolved in 1950, Carbajal joined Club León where he stayed until retirement. The club won the Primera División title in both the 1951, 52 and 1955, 56 seasons with him between the posts.
He managed Atlético Morelia for over a decade until the 23rd of September 1995. During this period the squad qualified for the postseason multiple times including reaching two semi-finals.
Antonio Carbajal died on the 9th of May 2023 at the age of 93. From January 2023 until his death he held the distinction of being the last surviving player from the 1950 World Cup.