Jaime Rodrigo Rojas Gallardo (born 4 April 1973), also known as Jimmy Rojas, is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs in Chile and Indonesia.

Jaime Rojas
Personal information
Full name Jaime Rodrigo Rojas Gallardo
Date of birth (1973-04-04) 4 April 1973 (age 51)
Place of birth Santiago, Chile
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1983–1993 Universidad Católica
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1996 Universidad Católica
1993Provincial Osorno (loan) 5 (0)
1996–1997 Provincial Osorno
1997 PSM Makassar
1998–1999 Persema Malang
1999–2000 PSM Makassar
2000–2001 PSMS Medan
2001 Persema Malang (1)
2001 Malang United (7)
2001–2002 Arema Malang
2002–2003 PSMS Medan
2004 Persegi Bali
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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A product of Universidad Católica youth system, Rojas made his professional debut with that club.[1] He also played in Chile for Provincial Osorno.[2]

In 1997, he went to Indonesia and joined PSM Makassar.[3] He after played for PSMS Medan, Persema Malang (later Malang United),[4] where he coincided with his compatriot Carlos Vega,[5] Arema Malang and Persegi Bali.[6]

After football

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Rojas has spent time as a football agent of foreign players in the Indonesian football through his company Jima Sport. In addition, he started a football academy named Jima Sport Soccer Academy.[3]

He has a motorcycle rental business called "Mr. Rental Bike" and a holiday home rental business.[7]

He studies in Jakarta to become a football manager.[1]

Personal life

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Rojas made his home in Bali.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Gardella, Juan Ignacio (4 October 2022). "Otra mirada chilena a la tragedia en Indonesia: "Los policías son peores que las barras bravas"". Publimetro Chile (in Spanish). Publimetro. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Osorno 1993 - Campeonato Nacional". www.solofutbol.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b Wiratri, Lanjar (2 January 2020). "Pernah Perkuat PSMS Medan, Ini Kabar Mantan Suami Sarah Azhari". INDOSPORT.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  4. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (22 February 2013). "Indonesia 2001". RSSSF. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Persema Malang di Liga Indonesia 2001". ngalam.id (in Indonesian). 20 March 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  6. ^ Jaime Rojas en Arema Malang Futbolistas. Chilenos en el Exterior on Facebook (in Spanish)
  7. ^ Krisminarti (29 November 2019). "Jaime Rojas Lebarkan sayap jadi juragan rental motor di Bali". www.antvklik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 November 2022.
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