Óscar Adrián Rojas Castillón (born 2 August 1981) is a Mexican former professional

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who played as a

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Club career

Rojas was trained in América's youth system and made his debut in the Invierno 2001 season against Celaya. Rojas was part of the 2002 América team that won the championship, although Rojas only played two games. After 2 seasons of little activity with América, he was transferred to

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where he became an instant starter. Rojas played 4 seasons with San Luis until San Luis was relegated. Rojas played 68 out of the 76 games that San Luis played in the

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(First Division). Rojas returned to América for the Apertura 2004 season. He won his second championship with América during the Clausura 2005.

Career statistics

International goals

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Honours

América *

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: Clausura 2005 * Campeón de Campeones : 2005 *

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: 2006 Puebla * Copa MX: Clausura 2015 Mexico * Central American and Caribbean Games: Silver Medal 2002 Individual *Tecate Premios Deportes Best XI: 2008https://www.banderasnews.com/0807/ent-premiosdeportes.htm

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at FootballDatabase.com 1981 births Living people Mexico men's international footballers Footballers from Mexico City Liga MX players Club América footballers San Luis F.C. players C.F. Pachuca players Club Puebla players Men's association football fullbacks Mexican men's footballers Central American and Caribbean Games silver medalists for Mexico Competitors at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games Central American and Caribbean Games medalists in football {{Mexico-footy-defender-stub