Antonio Carbajal
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Antonio Felix "La Tota" Carbajal Rodríguez , also called "El Cinco Copas" ("Five cups"), (born June 7, 1929 in Mexico City) is a legendary Mexican football goalkeeper. He was the first player ever to appear in five World Cups, from 1950 to 1966.
He played for Club España and León in Mexico. After retiring as a player, he became a successful manager with several teams: León, Unión de Curtidores and Morelia.
Carbajal appeared 48 times for Mexico. In 11 World Cup matches, Carbajal conceded 25 goals, being the goalkeeper with the most goals scored against in World Cup history.
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