Alexéi Rojas: 'I'm passionate about sustainability – I told Arsenal: we need to fix this'

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Rojas, 21, is championing sustainability at football clubs, pushing for recycling, reduced plastic use, and energy efficiency at training grounds.

Alexéi Rojas, a 21-year-old former Arsenal goalkeeper, is using his platform to advocate for environmental change in football. Inspired by his mother's work in wind energy, Rojas has been vocal about sustainability since his academy days at Hale End, where he pushed for recycling bins, reusable bottles, and reduced energy waste. He spoke publicly to staff and teammates about the need to tackle plastic use and unnecessary lighting, sparking wider interest in sustainable practices among his peers. Rojas believes clubs must actively embrace environmental responsibility.