page_title: Marco Rojas
section_title: VfB Stuttgart
hierarchical_section_title: Marco Rojas / Club career / VfB Stuttgart
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Marco Rojas beim VfB-Training. Aufgenommen von http://www.vfb-exklusiv.de
context_page_description: Marco Rodrigo Rojas is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Melbourne Victory and the New Zealand national team.
  During his time in the A-League with Melbourne Victory, Rojas was dubbed the Kiwi Messi by fans for his ability on the ball and goalscoring prowess.
context_section_description: Rojas moved during the 2013–14 season to VfB Stuttgart. On 8 May 2013, Marco Rojas signed a contract until June 2017 with VfB Stuttgart. He joined the Bundesliga side on a free transfer from Melbourne Victory.
  On 10 July 2013, Marco started his first game for Die Schwaben in a pre-season friendly match against the local Hohenlohe-Selection at the Schönebürgstadion, Crailsheim. Marco scored his first goal for his new club in this game to give VfB a 4–0 lead just before half time, VfB went on to win the match 5–0.
  On 17 July 2013, Marco suffered an injury setback during training that sidelined the Kiwi international for between four and six weeks. Media sources revealed Rojas had broken a bone in his foot. Rojas however continued to swim, cycle and perform weight training but he was unable to continue football related activities until after the new 1. Bundesliga season began in early August.
caption: Marco Rojas training in 2014.
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