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{{short description|Spanish footballer and coach}}
{{short description|Spanish footballer and coach (1947–2022)}}
{{distinguish|José Ángel Rojo}}
{{distinguish|José Ángel Rojo}}
{{family name hatnote|Rojo|Arroitia|lang=Spanish}}
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| image = File:Elftalfoto Athletic de Bilbao (archief), Bestanddeelnr 929-1073 (rojo I).jpg
| image = File:Elftalfoto Athletic de Bilbao (archief), Bestanddeelnr 929-1073 (rojo I).jpg
| caption = Rojo in 1977
| caption = Rojo in 1977
| fullname = José Francisco Rojo Arroitia
| fullname = José Francisco Rojo Arroitia<ref name=Bio>{{WorldFootball.net|rojo_4}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1947|1|28|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1947|1|28|df=y}}<ref name=Bio/>
| birth_place = [[Bilbao]], Spain
| birth_place = [[Bilbao]], Spain
| death_date =
| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|12|23|1947|1|28|df=y}}
| death_place =
| death_place = [[Leioa]], Spain
| height = 1.77 m
| height = 1.76 m<ref name=Bio/>
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| currentclub =
| currentclub =
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Athletic Bilbao cantera|Athletic Bilbao]]
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Athletic Bilbao Cantera|Athletic Bilbao]]
| years1 = 1965 | clubs1 = [[Bilbao Athletic]] | caps1 = 3 | goals1 = 5
| years1 = 1965 | clubs1 = [[Athletic Bilbao B|Bilbao Athletic]] | caps1 = 3 | goals1 = 5
| years2 = 1965–1982 | clubs2 = [[Athletic Bilbao]] | caps2 = 413 | goals2 = 48
| years2 = 1965–1982 | clubs2 = [[Athletic Bilbao]] | caps2 = 414 | goals2 = 47
| totalyears = 1965–1982 | totalcaps = 416 | totalgoals = 53
| totalcaps = 417 | totalgoals = 52
| nationalyears1 = 1965 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national under-18 football team|Spain U18]] | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears1 = 1965 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national under-18 football team|Spain U18]] | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears2 = 1969–1970 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national under-23 football team|Spain U23]] | nationalcaps2 = 3 | nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 1969–1970 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national under-23 football team|Spain U23]] | nationalcaps2 = 3 | nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1969–1978 | nationalteam3 = [[Spain national football team|Spain]] | nationalcaps3 = 18 | nationalgoals3 = 3
| nationalyears3 = 1969–1978 | nationalteam3 = [[Spain national football team|Spain]] | nationalcaps3 = 18 | nationalgoals3 = 3
| manageryears1 = 1986–1989 | managerclubs1 = [[Bilbao Athletic]]
| manageryears1 = 1986–1989 | managerclubs1 = [[Athletic Bilbao B|Bilbao Athletic]]
| manageryears2 = 1989–1990 | managerclubs2 = [[Athletic Bilbao]]
| manageryears2 = 1989–1990 | managerclubs2 = [[Athletic Bilbao]]
| manageryears3 = 1990–1994 | managerclubs3 = [[RC Celta de Vigo|Celta]]
| manageryears3 = 1990–1994 | managerclubs3 = [[RC Celta de Vigo|Celta]]
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| manageryears10 = 2004 | managerclubs10 = [[Rayo Vallecano]]
| manageryears10 = 2004 | managerclubs10 = [[Rayo Vallecano]]
}}
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'''José Francisco 'Txetxu' Rojo Arroitia''' (28 January 1947 – 23 December 2022), also known as '''Rojo I''', was a Spanish [[association football|football]] player and [[Manager (association football)|manager]].


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During his career, the [[forward (association football)|forward]] played solely for [[Athletic Bilbao]], in a professional spell which spanned nearly 20 years. He was one of the club's most iconic players,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/news/the-lions-athletic-bilbao-960508|title=The Lions of Athletic Bilbao|publisher=FIFA|date=26 November 2008|access-date=30 October 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030101751/https://www.fifa.com/news/the-lions-athletic-bilbao-960508|archive-date=30 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://athletic.elcorreo.com/leyendas/txetxu-rojo-rojo-i.html|title=Leyendas del Athletic Club de Bilbao – 'Txetxu Rojo' o 'Rojo I'|trans-title=Athletic Club de Bilbao legends – 'Txetxu Rojo' or 'Rojo I'|newspaper=[[El Correo]]|language=es|access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref> and later also worked as a coach with the team.
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'''José Francisco 'Txetxu' Rojo Arroitia''' (born 28 January 1947) is a Spanish retired [[Association football|footballer]] and coach.


Rojo won 18 [[Cap (sport)|caps]] for [[Spain national football team|Spain]].
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During his career the [[Forward (association football)|forward]] played solely for [[Athletic Bilbao]], in a professional spell which spanned nearly 20 years. He was one of the club's most iconic players,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/news/the-lions-athletic-bilbao-960508|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030101751/https://www.fifa.com/news/the-lions-athletic-bilbao-960508|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 October 2019|title=The Lions of Athletic Bilbao|publisher=FIFA|date=26 November 2008|access-date=30 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://athletic.elcorreo.com/leyendas/txetxu-rojo-rojo-i.html|title=Leyendas del Athletic Club de Bilbao – 'Txetxu Rojo' o 'Rojo I'|trans-title=Athletic Club de Bilbao legends – 'Txetxu Rojo' or 'Rojo I'|newspaper=[[El Correo]]|language=es|access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref> and later also worked as a coach with the team.


==Club career==
==Club career==
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Born in [[Bilbao]], [[Biscay]], Rojo joined local giants [[Athletic Bilbao]]'s youth academy at an early age.<ref name=Best>{{cite news|url=https://athletic.elcorreo.com/txetxu-rojo-athletic-bilbaino-contra-los-mejores-jugadores-del-mundo-20221222181330-nt.html|title=Txetxu Rojo, un bilbaíno contra los mejores del mundo|trans-title=Txetxu Rojo, Bilbao native against the best in the world|newspaper=El Correo|first=José Félix|last=Cachorro|language=es|date=23 December 2022|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> In 1965 he started playing for [[Athletic Bilbao B|the reserves]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://athletic.elcorreo.com/txetxu-rojo-jugador-athletic-puente-entre-dos-generaciones-campeonas-20221222181218-nt.html|title=Txetxu Rojo, un puente entre dos generaciones campeonas del Athletic|trans-title=Txetxu Rojo, a bridge between two generations of champions for Athletic|newspaper=El Correo|first=Iván|last=Orio|language=es|date=23 December 2022|access-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> but, after only three appearances, was promoted to the first team, and stayed there until his professional retirement 17 years later.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hemeroteca-paginas.mundodeportivo.com/EMD01/HEM/1975/05/23/MD19750523-002.pdf|title=Los cachorros son casi leones|trans-title=The pups are almost lions|newspaper=[[Mundo Deportivo]]|first=B.|last=Domínguez|language=es|date=23 May 1975|access-date=7 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/2669/birthdays/2010/01/28/1764674/spanish-cumpleanos-txetxu-rojo|title=Spanish Cumpleanos: Txetxu Rojo|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|first=Paul|last=Madden|date=28 January 2010|access-date=13 April 2010}}</ref>
===Player===
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Born in [[Bilbao]], [[Biscay]], Rojo joined local giants [[Athletic Bilbao]]'s youth ranks at an early age. In 1965 he started playing for [[Bilbao Athletic|its reserves]] but, after only three appearances, was promoted to the first team, and stayed there until his professional retirement 17 years later.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hemeroteca-paginas.mundodeportivo.com/EMD01/HEM/1975/05/23/MD19750523-002.pdf|title=Los cachorros son casi leones|trans-title=The pups are almost lions|newspaper=[[Mundo Deportivo]]|language=es|date=23 May 1975|access-date=7 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/2669/birthdays/2010/01/28/1764674/spanish-cumpleanos-txetxu-rojo|title=Spanish Cumpleanos: Txetxu Rojo|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|first=Paul|last=Madden|date=28 January 2010|access-date=13 April 2010}}</ref>


Rojo made his [[La Liga]] debut on 26 September 1965 in a 1–0 away loss against [[Córdoba CF]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.diariocordoba.com/area-blanquiverde/2022/12/27/cordoba-cf-txetxu-rojo-principio-80413514.html|title=El Córdoba CF y Txetxu Rojo: en el principio y en el final|trans-title=Córdoba CF and Txetxu Rojo: at the start and at the end|newspaper=Diario Córdoba|first=Ignacio|last=Luque|language=es|date=27 December 2022|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> and helped Athletic to win [[Copa del Rey]] trophies in [[1969 Copa del Generalísimo|1969]]<ref name=COPA1>{{cite news|url=https://as.com/futbol/2020/01/14/copa_del_rey/1579007056_474188.html|title=Elche-Athletic en Copa 51 años después de su final del Bernabéu|trans-title=Elche-Athletic in Cup 51 years after their Bernabéu final|newspaper=[[Diario AS]]|first=Alfonso|last=Herrán|language=es|date=14 January 2020|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> and [[1972–73 Copa del Generalísimo|1973]].<ref name=COPA2>{{cite news|url=http://hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com/preview/1973/06/30/pagina-3/988764/pdf.html|title=2–0: No tuvo rival serio en el Castellón|trans-title=2–0: Castellón were no serious match|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|first=Juan Antonio|last=Calvo|language=es|date=30 June 1973|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> He totalled 414 games in the Spanish top flight, becoming the player with the second-most appearances in the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque]] club's history, only behind [[José Ángel Iribar]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://as.com/futbol/2008/05/14/mas_futbol/1210746453_850215.html|title=Etxeberria ya se codea con Iribar y Txetxu Rojo|trans-title=Etxeberria already looking Iribar and Txetxu Rojo in the eye|newspaper=Diario AS|first=José Luis|last=Artetxe|language=es|date=14 May 2008|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> The total was eventually surpassed by [[Iker Muniain]] in 2023 and [[Óscar de Marcos]] a year later,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/athletic-bilbao/20241025/1002340123/marcos-historia-athletic.html|title=De Marcos hace historia en el Athletic|trans-title=De Marcos makes history at Athletic|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|first=Iñaki|last=Ugalde|language=es|date=25 October 2024|access-date=4 November 2024}}</ref> though both played far fewer minutes than Rojo overall.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elcorreo.com/athletic/ranking-justo-jugado-athletic-rojo-muniain-20231017180940-nt.html|title=Un ranking más justo, ¿quién ha jugado más en el Athletic, Rojo o Muniain?|trans-title=A fairer ranking: who has played more for Athletic, Rojo or Muniain?|newspaper=El Correo|first=Juan Carlos|last=Latxaga|language=es|date=17 October 2023|access-date=4 November 2024|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bdfutbol.com/en/e/egols6.html|title=Players list of Athletic Club [Sort applied: Minutes]|publisher=BDFutbol|access-date=4 November 2024}} </ref>
Rojo made his [[La Liga]] debut on 26 September 1965 in a 1–0 away loss against [[Córdoba CF]], and helped Athletic to two [[Copa del Rey]] trophies. He played a total of 414 games in the Spanish top flight, becoming the player with the second-most appearances in the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque]] side's history, only behind [[José Ángel Iribar]]; for several seasons he shared teams with younger brother [[José Ángel Rojo|José Ángel]], with the pair being thus referred to as 'Rojo I' and 'Rojo II'.<ref>
{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2016/10/18/portada/1476789012_196499.html|title=Muere José Antonio Eguidazu, presidente del Athletic en los 70|trans-title=José Antonio Eguidazu, Athletic in the 70s, dies|newspaper=[[Diario AS]]|first=Alfonso|last=Herrán|language=es|date=18 October 2016|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref>


For several seasons, Rojo shared teams with his younger brother [[José Ángel Rojo|José Ángel]], with the pair being thus referred to as 'Rojo I' and 'Rojo II'.<ref>
===Coach===
In 1982, aged 35, Rojo retired as a footballer and began a coaching career – a [[testimonial match]] was held in his honour, with Athletic Bilbao hosting the [[England national football team|England national team]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vavel.com/es/futbol/2013/05/06/athletic-de-bilbao/235345.html|title=Históricos de San Mamés VIII: Athletic – Brasil, la fiesta del centenario|trans-title=San Mamés Historics VIII: Athletic – Brazil, the centenary party|publisher=[[Vavel]]|first=Egoitz|last=Ingunza|language=es|date=6 May 2013|access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/teams/athletic-club/1981-82/matches/1_3779|title=Athletic Club 1–1 Inglaterra|trans-title=Athletic Club 1–1 England|publisher=Athletic Bilbao|date=23 March 1982|access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.englandfootballonline.com/MatchRsl/MatchRslTst.html|title=Testimonials, clubs and forces|publisher=England Football Online|access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref> His first managerial experience would be with the former's reserves, and he was promoted to first-team duties early into the [[1989–90 La Liga|1989–90 campaign]], being sacked at its conclusion.
{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2016/10/18/portada/1476789012_196499.html|title=Muere José Antonio Eguidazu, presidente del Athletic en los 70|trans-title=José Antonio Eguidazu, Athletic in the 70s, dies|newspaper=Diario AS|first=Alfonso|last=Herrán|language=es|date=18 October 2016|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref><ref name=Obit>{{cite web|url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/2022/12/23/athletic-club-legend-rojo-i-has-passed-away|title=Athletic Club legend Rojo I has passed away|publisher=Athletic Bilbao|date=23 December 2022|access-date=24 December 2022}}</ref>

After a four-year spell at [[RC Celta de Vigo]], [[1991–92 Segunda División|achieving promotion to the top level]] in his second season, Rojo returned to the [[Segunda División|second division]] for the next three years, coaching [[CA Osasuna]] and [[UE Lleida]]. For [[1997–98 La Liga|1997–98]] he was appointed at [[UD Salamanca]], helping the modest club retain its first division status, and [[1998–99 La Liga|the following season]] he joined [[Real Zaragoza]], leading them to the fourth place in [[1999–2000 La Liga|2000]] – with the team failing to qualify for the [[UEFA Champions League]] only because the fifth-placed side, [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]], won [[1999–2000 UEFA Champions League|the campaign]]'s most important European trophy – which earned him a return to Athletic.

After only one season, Rojo moved back to Zaragoza, being replaced by [[Luis Costa (Spanish footballer)|Luis Costa]] on 22 January 2002 after a 4–2 away loss against [[Sevilla FC]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.es/hemeroteca/historico-22-01-2002/abc/Deportes/luis-costa-sustituye-a-txetxu-rojo-como-entrenador-del-zaragoza_73501.html|title=Luis Costa sustituye a Txetxu Rojo como entrenador del Zaragoza|trans-title=Luis Costa replaces Txetxu Rojo as Zaragoza manager|newspaper=[[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]]|language=es|date=22 January 2002|access-date=16 March 2012}}</ref> and ultimately being [[2001–02 La Liga|relegated from the top level]]. He then took a sabbatical year, subsequently joining [[Rayo Vallecano]] in division two and again [[2003–04 Segunda División|dropping down a tier]].


==International career==
==International career==
Rojo played 18 times for [[Spain national football team|Spain]], his debut coming on 26 March 1969 in a [[Exhibition game|friendly]] with [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]] held in [[Valencia]]. During his nine years as an international he scored three goals, but never took part in any major international tournament; both siblings appeared in a [[Exhibition game|friendly]] with [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]] on 17 October 1973, in José Ángel's sole [[Cap (sport)|cap]].<ref>
Rojo played 18 times for [[Spain national football team|Spain]], his debut coming on 26 March 1969 in a [[Exhibition game#International football|friendly]] against [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]] held in [[Valencia]].<ref name=Best/> He scored three goals in his nine years with the national team, but never took part in any major international tournament; he and his brother José Ángel appeared together in an exhibition game with [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]] on 17 October 1973, in the latter's sole [[Cap (sport)|cap]].<ref>
{{cite news|url=http://hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com/preview/1973/10/18/pagina-3/987943/pdf.html|title=0–0: España se defendió sin ahogos ante Turquia|trans-title=0–0: Spain had no problem fending off Turkey|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|language=es|date=18 October 1973|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref>
{{cite news|url=http://hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com/preview/1973/10/18/pagina-3/987943/pdf.html|title=0–0: España se defendió sin ahogos ante Turquia|trans-title=0–0: Spain had no problem fending off Turkey|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|language=es|date=18 October 1973|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref>


==Coaching career==
===International goals===
In 1982, aged 35, Rojo retired as a footballer and began a coaching career – a [[testimonial match]] was held in his honour, with Athletic Bilbao hosting the [[England national football team|England national team]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vavel.com/es/futbol/2013/05/06/athletic-de-bilbao/235345.html|title=Históricos de San Mamés VIII: Athletic – Brasil, la fiesta del centenario|trans-title=San Mamés Historics VIII: Athletic – Brazil, the centenary party|publisher=[[Vavel]]|first=Egoitz|last=Ingunza|language=es|date=6 May 2013|access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/teams/athletic-club/1981-82/matches/1_3779|title=Athletic Club 1–1 Inglaterra|trans-title=Athletic Club 1–1 England|publisher=Athletic Bilbao|date=23 March 1982|access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.englandfootballonline.com/MatchRsl/MatchRslTst.html|title=Testimonials, clubs and forces|publisher=England Football Online|access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref> His first managerial experience would be with the former's reserves, and he was promoted to first-team duties early into the [[1989–90 La Liga|1989–90 campaign]], being dismissed at its conclusion.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://elpais.com/diario/2000/05/30/deportes/959637607_850215.html|title=Rojo afirma que rechazó ofertas de clubes importantes porque quería ir al Athletic|trans-title=Rojo says he rejected offers from big clubs because he wanted to go to Athletic|newspaper=[[El País]]|first=Eduardo|last=Rodrigálvarez|language=es|date=30 May 2000|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elmundo.es/deportes/futbol/2022/12/23/63a5f914fdddffca0f8b45c6.html|title=Muere Txetxu Rojo, leyenda del Athletic de Bilbao|trans-title=Death of Txetxu Rojo, Athletic de Bilbao legend|newspaper=[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]]|first=Carlos|last=Toro|language=es|date=23 December 2022|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref>
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:''Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rojo goal.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=17954|title=Chechu Rojo|publisher=European Football|access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref>


After a four-year spell at [[RC Celta de Vigo]], [[1991–92 Segunda División|achieving promotion to the top flight]] in his second season as champion, and also leading the side to the [[1993–94 Copa del Rey|domestic cup final]] in [[1994 Copa del Rey Final|1994]],<ref name=Celta>{{cite news|url=https://www.atlantico.net/articulo/celtismo/fallece-txetxu-rojo-tecnico-celta-anos-1991-1994/20221224010434959232.html|title=Fallece Txetxu Rojo, técnico del Celta entre los años 1991 y 1994|trans-title=Death of Txetxu Rojo, Celta manager from years 1991 to 1994|newspaper=[[Atlántico Diario]]|language=es|date=24 December 2022|access-date=25 December 2022}}</ref> Rojo returned to [[Segunda División]] and stayed there the next three seasons, in charge of [[CA Osasuna]] and [[UE Lleida]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.diariodenavarra.es/noticias/deportes/futbol/2022/12/23/fallece-txetxu-rojo-grandes-historia-athletic-552631-1022.html|title=Fallece el exentrenador de Osasuna Txetxu Rojo|trans-title=Death of former Osasuna manager Txetxu Rojo|newspaper=[[Diario de Navarra]]|first=Gorka|last=Fiuza|language=es|date=23 December 2022|access-date=19 April 2023}}</ref> For [[1997–98 La Liga|1997–98]] he was appointed at [[UD Salamanca]], helping the modest club to retain its first-division status,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.lagacetadesalamanca.es/deportes/futbol-local/fallece-txetxu-rojo-el-entrenador-de-las-goleadas-de-la-uds-JG11713192|title=Fallece Txetxu Rojo, el entrenador de las goleadas de la UDS|trans-title=Death of Txetxu Rojo, manager of UDS's routs|newspaper=La Gaceta de Salamanca|language=es|date=23 December 2022|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> and [[1998–99 La Liga|the following season]] he joined [[Real Zaragoza]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/deportes/2007/11/06/muralla-quebrada-47982308.html|title=La muralla quebrada|trans-title=The broken wall|newspaper=[[El Periódico de Aragón]]|language=es|date=6 November 2007|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> leading them to fourth position in [[1999–2000 La Liga|2000]] but failing to qualify for the [[UEFA Champions League]] because of a controversial decision to instead award their place to [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]], [[1999–2000 UEFA Champions League|winners of the continental tournament]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elconfidencial.com/deportes/futbol/liga/2022-12-25/rojo-zaragoza-clemente-liga-athletic-de-bilbao_3547587/|title=Txetxu Rojo, el técnico que tuvo al Zaragoza a 90 minutos de la Liga|trans-title=Txetxu Rojo, the manager who had Zaragoza 90 minutes away from the League|newspaper=[[El Confidencial]]|language=es|date=25 December 2022|access-date=29 December 2022}}</ref>

Rojo returned to the [[San Mamés Stadium (1913)|San Mamés Stadium]] for [[2000–01 La Liga|2000–01]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.diariovasco.com/deportes/futbol/txetxu-rojo-athletic-fallecimiento-20221223184119-ntrc.html|title=Muere Txetxu Rojo, leyenda del Athletic|trans-title=Death of Txetxu Rojo, Athletic legend|newspaper=[[El Diario Vasco]]|first=Juan Carlos|last=Latxaga|language=es|date=23 December 2022|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> but moved back to Zaragoza [[2001–02 La Liga|the following campaign]], being replaced by [[Luis Costa (Spanish footballer)|Luis Costa]] on 22 January 2002 after a 4–2 away loss against [[Sevilla FC]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.es/hemeroteca/historico-22-01-2002/abc/Deportes/luis-costa-sustituye-a-txetxu-rojo-como-entrenador-del-zaragoza_73501.html|title=Luis Costa sustituye a Txetxu Rojo como entrenador del Zaragoza|trans-title=Luis Costa replaces Txetxu Rojo as Zaragoza manager|newspaper=[[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]]|language=es|date=22 January 2002|access-date=16 March 2012}}</ref> and ultimately being relegated from the top tier.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/deportes/2013/02/04/chechu-rojo-zaragoza-habria-bajado-47447289.html|title=Txetxu Rojo: "Conmigo el Zaragoza no habría bajado, segurísimo"|trans-title=Txetxu Rojo: "Zaragoza would not have been relegated with me, that's a given"|newspaper=El Periódico de Aragón|first=Ignacio|last=Martín|language=es|date=4 February 2013|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> He then took a sabbatical year, subsequently joining [[Rayo Vallecano]] in division two and again [[2003–04 Segunda División|dropping down a league]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pasionporelrayo.com/noticias/11509-fallece-el-ex-entrenador-del-rayo-vallecano-txetxu-rojo|title=Fallece el ex entrenador del Rayo Vallecano, Txetxu Rojo|trans-title=Death of former Rayo Vallecano manager, Txetxu Rojo|publisher=Pasión por el Rayo|language=es|date=23 December 2022|access-date=24 December 2022}}</ref>

==Personal life and death==
Rojo died on 23 December 2022 at the age of 75, in [[Leioa]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-12-23/muere-txetxu-rojo-un-futbolista-fiel-al-athletic.html?outputType=amp|title=Muere Txetxu Rojo, un futbolista fiel al Athletic|trans-title=Death of Txetxu Rojo, footballer true to Athletic|newspaper=El País|first=Jon|last=Rivas|language=es|date=23 December 2022|access-date=23 December 2022}}</ref><ref name=Celta/> Athletic Bilbao released the following statement upon his death:<ref name=Obit/>
<blockquote>"There are not enough words in the world to describe Txetxu Rojo and what he means for our Club. Those who enjoyed his unique style on the left wing for 17 seasons will remember the amazing runs, the surgical and unexpected passes, exquisite controls, beautiful goals, but, above all, the aura of an inimitable footballer, an artist, a creator of beauty, perhaps lacking in the brawn of other Athletic legends, but nonetheless possessing the enormous heart of a Lion.
Although Txetxu's heart has stopped beating in his mortal body, it will continue to beat forever in the hearts of our fans."</blockquote>

Rojo was given the nickname the "Mozart of football" by composer [[Carmelo Bernaola]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/2022/12/23/rojo-i-the-mozart-of-football|title=Rojo I: The Mozart of Football|publisher=Athletic Bilbao|date=23 December 2022|access-date=24 December 2022}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
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:''Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rojo goal.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=17954|title=Chechu Rojo|publisher=European Football|access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref>
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==Honours==
==Honours==
===Player===
===Player===
'''Athletic Bilbao'''
*[[Copa del Rey|Copa del Generalísimo]]: [[1969 Copa del Generalísimo|1969]], [[1972–73 Copa del Generalísimo|1972–73]]; Runner-up [[1965–66 Copa del Generalísimo|1965–66]], [[1966–67 Copa del Generalísimo|1966–67]], [[1976–77 Copa del Rey|1976–77]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com/preview/1977/06/26/pagina-4/1030780/pdf.html|title=2–2: Los andaluces remontaron dos ventajas vascas|trans-title=2–2: The Andalusians countered Basques' advantage twice|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|first=Ramón|last=Rovira|language=es|date=26 June 1977|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref>
*[[Copa del Rey|Copa del Generalísimo]]: [[1969 Copa del Generalísimo|1969]],<ref name=COPA1/> [[1972–73 Copa del Generalísimo|1972–73]];<ref name=COPA2/> runner-up [[1965–66 Copa del Generalísimo|1965–66]], [[1966–67 Copa del Generalísimo|1966–67]],<ref name=Obit/> [[1976–77 Copa del Rey|1976–77]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com/preview/1977/06/26/pagina-4/1030780/pdf.html|title=2–2: Los andaluces remontaron dos ventajas vascas|trans-title=2–2: The Andalusians countered Basques' advantage twice|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|first=Ramón|last=Rovira|language=es|date=26 June 1977|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref>
*[[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]: Runner-up [[1976–77 UEFA Cup|1976–77]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=1976/matches/round=1084/match=64810/postmatch/lineups/index.html|title=Athletic 2–1 Juventus|publisher=UEFA|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref>
*[[UEFA Cup]]: runner-up [[1976–77 UEFA Cup|1976–77]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=1976/matches/round=1084/match=64810/postmatch/lineups/index.html|title=Athletic 2–1 Juventus|publisher=UEFA|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref>


===Manager===
===Manager===
'''Celta'''
'''Celta'''
*[[Segunda División]]: [[1991–92 Segunda División|1991–92]]
*[[Segunda División]]: [[1991–92 Segunda División|1991–92]]<ref name=Celta/>
*Copa del Rey runner-up: [[1993–94 Copa del Rey|1993–94]]<ref name=Celta/>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Athletic Bilbao players]] (+200 appearances)
*[[List of Athletic Bilbao players]] (+200 appearances)
* [[List of La Liga players]] (400+ appearances)
*[[List of La Liga players]] (400+ appearances)
*[[List of one-club men in association football]]
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Latest revision as of 16:28, 8 November 2024

Not to be confused with José Ángel Rojo.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rojo and the second or maternal family name is Arroitia.

Txetxu Rojo
Rojo in 1977
Personal information
Full name José Francisco Rojo Arroitia[1]
Date of birth (1947-01-28)28 January 1947[1]
Place of birth Bilbao, Spain
Date of death 23 December 2022(2022-12-23) (aged 75)
Place of death Leioa, Spain
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Athletic Bilbao
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965 Bilbao Athletic 3 (5)
1965–1982 Athletic Bilbao 414 (47)
Total 417 (52)
International career
1965 Spain U18 1 (1)
1969–1970 Spain U23 3 (0)
1969–1978 Spain 18 (3)
Managerial career
1986–1989 Bilbao Athletic
1989–1990 Athletic Bilbao
1990–1994 Celta
1994 Osasuna
1995–1997 Lleida
1997–1998 Salamanca
1998–2000 Zaragoza
2000–2001 Athletic Bilbao
2001–2002 Zaragoza
2004 Rayo Vallecano
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

José Francisco 'Txetxu' Rojo Arroitia (28 January 1947 – 23 December 2022), also known as Rojo I, was a Spanish football player and manager.

During his career, the forward played solely for Athletic Bilbao, in a professional spell which spanned nearly 20 years. He was one of the club's most iconic players,[2][3] and later also worked as a coach with the team.

Rojo won 18 caps for Spain.

Club career

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Born in Bilbao, Biscay, Rojo joined local giants Athletic Bilbao's youth academy at an early age.[4] In 1965 he started playing for the reserves[5] but, after only three appearances, was promoted to the first team, and stayed there until his professional retirement 17 years later.[6][7]

Rojo made his La Liga debut on 26 September 1965 in a 1–0 away loss against Córdoba CF,[8] and helped Athletic to win Copa del Rey trophies in 1969[9] and 1973.[10] He totalled 414 games in the Spanish top flight, becoming the player with the second-most appearances in the Basque club's history, only behind José Ángel Iribar.[11] The total was eventually surpassed by Iker Muniain in 2023 and Óscar de Marcos a year later,[12] though both played far fewer minutes than Rojo overall.[13][14]

For several seasons, Rojo shared teams with his younger brother José Ángel, with the pair being thus referred to as 'Rojo I' and 'Rojo II'.[15][16]

International career

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Rojo played 18 times for Spain, his debut coming on 26 March 1969 in a friendly against Switzerland held in Valencia.[4] He scored three goals in his nine years with the national team, but never took part in any major international tournament; he and his brother José Ángel appeared together in an exhibition game with Turkey on 17 October 1973, in the latter's sole cap.[17]

Coaching career

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In 1982, aged 35, Rojo retired as a footballer and began a coaching career – a testimonial match was held in his honour, with Athletic Bilbao hosting the England national team.[18][19][20] His first managerial experience would be with the former's reserves, and he was promoted to first-team duties early into the 1989–90 campaign, being dismissed at its conclusion.[21][22]

After a four-year spell at RC Celta de Vigo, achieving promotion to the top flight in his second season as champion, and also leading the side to the domestic cup final in 1994,[23] Rojo returned to Segunda División and stayed there the next three seasons, in charge of CA Osasuna and UE Lleida.[24] For 1997–98 he was appointed at UD Salamanca, helping the modest club to retain its first-division status,[25] and the following season he joined Real Zaragoza,[26] leading them to fourth position in 2000 but failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League because of a controversial decision to instead award their place to Real Madrid, winners of the continental tournament.[27]

Rojo returned to the San Mamés Stadium for 2000–01,[28] but moved back to Zaragoza the following campaign, being replaced by Luis Costa on 22 January 2002 after a 4–2 away loss against Sevilla FC,[29] and ultimately being relegated from the top tier.[30] He then took a sabbatical year, subsequently joining Rayo Vallecano in division two and again dropping down a league.[31]

Personal life and death

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Rojo died on 23 December 2022 at the age of 75, in Leioa.[32][23] Athletic Bilbao released the following statement upon his death:[16]

"There are not enough words in the world to describe Txetxu Rojo and what he means for our Club. Those who enjoyed his unique style on the left wing for 17 seasons will remember the amazing runs, the surgical and unexpected passes, exquisite controls, beautiful goals, but, above all, the aura of an inimitable footballer, an artist, a creator of beauty, perhaps lacking in the brawn of other Athletic legends, but nonetheless possessing the enormous heart of a Lion. Although Txetxu's heart has stopped beating in his mortal body, it will continue to beat forever in the hearts of our fans."

Rojo was given the nickname the "Mozart of football" by composer Carmelo Bernaola.[33]

Career statistics

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Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rojo goal.[34]
List of international goals scored by Txetxu Rojo
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 22 April 1970 La Pontaise, Lausanne, Switzerland   Switzerland 1–0 1–0 Friendly
2 24 November 1971 Los Cármenes, Granada, Spain  Cyprus 7–0 7–0 Euro 1972 qualifying
3 16 February 1972 Boothferry Park, Hull, England  Northern Ireland 1–0 1–1 Euro 1972 qualifying

Honours

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Player

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Athletic Bilbao

Manager

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Celta

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Txetxu Rojo at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "The Lions of Athletic Bilbao". FIFA. 26 November 2008. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Leyendas del Athletic Club de Bilbao – 'Txetxu Rojo' o 'Rojo I'" [Athletic Club de Bilbao legends – 'Txetxu Rojo' or 'Rojo I']. El Correo (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  4. ^ a b Cachorro, José Félix (23 December 2022). "Txetxu Rojo, un bilbaíno contra los mejores del mundo" [Txetxu Rojo, Bilbao native against the best in the world]. El Correo (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  5. ^ Orio, Iván (23 December 2022). "Txetxu Rojo, un puente entre dos generaciones campeonas del Athletic" [Txetxu Rojo, a bridge between two generations of champions for Athletic]. El Correo (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  6. ^ Domínguez, B. (23 May 1975). "Los cachorros son casi leones" [The pups are almost lions] (PDF). Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  7. ^ Madden, Paul (28 January 2010). "Spanish Cumpleanos: Txetxu Rojo". Goal. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
  8. ^ Luque, Ignacio (27 December 2022). "El Córdoba CF y Txetxu Rojo: en el principio y en el final" [Córdoba CF and Txetxu Rojo: at the start and at the end]. Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  9. ^ a b Herrán, Alfonso (14 January 2020). "Elche-Athletic en Copa 51 años después de su final del Bernabéu" [Elche-Athletic in Cup 51 years after their Bernabéu final]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  10. ^ a b Calvo, Juan Antonio (30 June 1973). "2–0: No tuvo rival serio en el Castellón" [2–0: Castellón were no serious match]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  11. ^ Artetxe, José Luis (14 May 2008). "Etxeberria ya se codea con Iribar y Txetxu Rojo" [Etxeberria already looking Iribar and Txetxu Rojo in the eye]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  12. ^ Ugalde, Iñaki (25 October 2024). "De Marcos hace historia en el Athletic" [De Marcos makes history at Athletic]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  13. ^ Latxaga, Juan Carlos (17 October 2023). "Un ranking más justo, ¿quién ha jugado más en el Athletic, Rojo o Muniain?" [A fairer ranking: who has played more for Athletic, Rojo or Muniain?]. El Correo (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  14. ^ "Players list of Athletic Club [Sort applied: Minutes]". BDFutbol. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  15. ^ Herrán, Alfonso (18 October 2016). "Muere José Antonio Eguidazu, presidente del Athletic en los 70" [José Antonio Eguidazu, Athletic in the 70s, dies]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  16. ^ a b c "Athletic Club legend Rojo I has passed away". Athletic Bilbao. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  17. ^ "0–0: España se defendió sin ahogos ante Turquia" [0–0: Spain had no problem fending off Turkey]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 18 October 1973. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  18. ^ Ingunza, Egoitz (6 May 2013). "Históricos de San Mamés VIII: Athletic – Brasil, la fiesta del centenario" [San Mamés Historics VIII: Athletic – Brazil, the centenary party] (in Spanish). Vavel. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  19. ^ "Athletic Club 1–1 Inglaterra" [Athletic Club 1–1 England]. Athletic Bilbao. 23 March 1982. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  20. ^ "Testimonials, clubs and forces". England Football Online. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  21. ^ Rodrigálvarez, Eduardo (30 May 2000). "Rojo afirma que rechazó ofertas de clubes importantes porque quería ir al Athletic" [Rojo says he rejected offers from big clubs because he wanted to go to Athletic]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  22. ^ Toro, Carlos (23 December 2022). "Muere Txetxu Rojo, leyenda del Athletic de Bilbao" [Death of Txetxu Rojo, Athletic de Bilbao legend]. El Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  23. ^ a b c d "Fallece Txetxu Rojo, técnico del Celta entre los años 1991 y 1994" [Death of Txetxu Rojo, Celta manager from years 1991 to 1994]. Atlántico Diario (in Spanish). 24 December 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  24. ^ Fiuza, Gorka (23 December 2022). "Fallece el exentrenador de Osasuna Txetxu Rojo" [Death of former Osasuna manager Txetxu Rojo]. Diario de Navarra (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  25. ^ "Fallece Txetxu Rojo, el entrenador de las goleadas de la UDS" [Death of Txetxu Rojo, manager of UDS's routs]. La Gaceta de Salamanca (in Spanish). 23 December 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  26. ^ "La muralla quebrada" [The broken wall]. El Periódico de Aragón (in Spanish). 6 November 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  27. ^ "Txetxu Rojo, el técnico que tuvo al Zaragoza a 90 minutos de la Liga" [Txetxu Rojo, the manager who had Zaragoza 90 minutes away from the League]. El Confidencial (in Spanish). 25 December 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  28. ^ Latxaga, Juan Carlos (23 December 2022). "Muere Txetxu Rojo, leyenda del Athletic" [Death of Txetxu Rojo, Athletic legend]. El Diario Vasco (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  29. ^ "Luis Costa sustituye a Txetxu Rojo como entrenador del Zaragoza" [Luis Costa replaces Txetxu Rojo as Zaragoza manager]. ABC (in Spanish). 22 January 2002. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  30. ^ Martín, Ignacio (4 February 2013). "Txetxu Rojo: "Conmigo el Zaragoza no habría bajado, segurísimo"" [Txetxu Rojo: "Zaragoza would not have been relegated with me, that's a given"]. El Periódico de Aragón (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  31. ^ "Fallece el ex entrenador del Rayo Vallecano, Txetxu Rojo" [Death of former Rayo Vallecano manager, Txetxu Rojo] (in Spanish). Pasión por el Rayo. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  32. ^ Rivas, Jon (23 December 2022). "Muere Txetxu Rojo, un futbolista fiel al Athletic" [Death of Txetxu Rojo, footballer true to Athletic]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  33. ^ "Rojo I: The Mozart of Football". Athletic Bilbao. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  34. ^ "Chechu Rojo". European Football. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  35. ^ Rovira, Ramón (26 June 1977). "2–2: Los andaluces remontaron dos ventajas vascas" [2–2: The Andalusians countered Basques' advantage twice]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  36. ^ "Athletic 2–1 Juventus". UEFA. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
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