Silvio Rojas

Silvio Antonio Rojas Ortiz (born 21 September 1977) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for clubs in Chile and Mexico.

Career A product of Universidad Católica, Rojas took part of the Chile under-17 squad in the 1993 FIFA World Championship at the age of fifteen, where they reached the third place. Due to this achievement, the players were given some state benefits in education and housing.

He stayed with Universidad Católica until 1997 and switched to Magallanes in the same year. The next year, he moved to Mexico and joined Querétaro.

Back in Chile, he played for San Luis de Quillota and Ñublense in 1999 and 2000, respectively.

Rojas attended University of the Americas and played for the team coached by Claudio Borghi. He also attended (National Football Institute) and subsequently involved in his father's business.

Honours Chile U17 FIFA U-17 World Cup Third place: 1993