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Questions about Antonio Carbajal

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Who was Antonio Carbajal and what was he famous for?

Antonio Carbajal was a Mexican professional goalkeeper, born on the 7th of June 1929 in Mexico City. He is best known for appearing in five FIFA World Cups between 1950 and 1966, a record that stood unmatched for over thirty years and earned him the nickname El Cinco Copas, meaning The Five Cups.

How many World Cup goals did Antonio Carbajal concede?

Antonio Carbajal conceded 25 goals across 11 World Cup matches from 1950 to 1966. That figure was later tied by Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea in 2002, who reached the same tally in 10 matches across three tournaments.

When did Antonio Carbajal die and how old was he?

Antonio Carbajal died on the 9th of May 2023, at the age of 93. He had been hospitalized the week before his death with blood pressure problems. From January 2023 until his death, he was the last surviving player from the 1950 World Cup.

Who equalled Antonio Carbajal's five World Cup appearances record?

German midfielder Lothar Matthäus was the first to equal Carbajal's record, doing so in 1998. Since then, the mark has also been matched by Rafael Márquez in 2018, and by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Andrés Guardado in 2022.

What clubs did Antonio Carbajal manage after retiring as a player?

After retiring as a player, Carbajal managed Club León, Unión de Curtidores, Atletas Campesinos, and Atlético Morelia. He won the Copa México and Campeón de Campeones twice with León in the early 1970s, was named the Primera División's best coach in 1975-76, and managed Atlético Morelia for over a decade beginning in January 1985.

What individual honors did Antonio Carbajal receive?

Carbajal received the FIFA Order of Merit in 1992 and was named to the CONCACAF Team of the Century in 1998. In 2021, the IFFHS included him in both its CONCACAF Men's Team of All Time and its Men's All Time Mexico Dream Team.