Antonio “La Tota” Carbajal Rodríguez, an unforgettable goalkeeper in the history of Mexican soccer in the 50s and 60s, died today at the age of 93 in León, Guanajuato, after being hospitalized due to health complications.
Through their official accounts, the Mexican National Team, the BBVA MX League, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), Club León and the current governor of Guanajuato Diego Sinhue, as well as various journalists, have expressed their condolences and dismissed the legend.
Carbajal was born on June 7, 1929 in Mexico City and began his Mexican soccer career with the Oviedo club in 1942, although his rise to the elite came when he was transferred to Real Club España, where he made his debut in the highest category on December 2, 1948 with that institution that disappeared shortly after.
In 1950 “La Tota” went to León, where he played until 1966 and became an idol for the “Panzas Verdes” fans. During his career at that club, Carbajal participated in more than two league championships, including those of 1951-1952 and 1955-1956.
It is worth mentioning that he was also a historic player for the Mexican National Team, having been called up for the 1948 London Olympics and participating in five World Cups: Brazil 1950, Switzerland 1954, Sweden 1958, Chile 1962 and England 1966.
