Ricardo Rocha (footballer, born 1962)

Ricardo Roberto Barreto da Rocha (born 11 September 1962) is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a central defender.

Ricardo Rocha
Rocha (right) defending against Italy striker Gianluca Vialli in 1989
Personal information
Full nameRicardo Roberto Barreto Rocha
Date of birth (1962-09-11) 11 September 1962 (age 61)
Place of birthRecife, Brazil
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)Centre back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1982Santo Amaro
1983–1984Santa Cruz12(0)
1985–1988Guarani63(1)
1988Sporting CP10(1)
1989–1991São Paulo43(0)
1991–1993Real Madrid67(0)
1993Santos15(0)
1994–1995Vasco da Gama32(2)
1996Olaria
1996Fluminense5(0)
1997–1998Newell's Old Boys36(5)
1998–1999Flamengo16(0)
Total299(9)
International career
1987–1995Brazil38(0)
Managerial career
2001Santa Cruz
2007CRB
2008Santa Cruz
Medal record
Men's Football
Representing  Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Winner1994 USA
Copa América
Runner-up1991 Chile
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Rocha was born in Recife. During his career he represented Manchete Futebol Clube do Recife (then known as Associação Atlética Santo Amaro), Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, Guarani Futebol Clube, Sporting Clube de Portugal (having a brief spell with the Primeira Liga giants), São Paulo FC, Real Madrid – where he helped to the 1993 conquest of the Copa del ReySantos FC, CR Vasco da Gama, Olaria Atlético Clube, Fluminense FC, Newell's Old Boys and Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, retiring at nearly 37.

Rocha was coach of Santa Cruz in 2001[1] and 2007,[2] without, however, the same success as a player.

International career

Rocha played 38 matches with the Brazil national team in eight years, his debut coming on 19 May 1987 in an exhibition game with England (1–1). He went on to take part in two FIFA World Cups: 1990 and 1994.

In the latter edition Rocha was the starting center back. However, he could only appear 69 minutes for the eventual champions, a 2–0 group stage win against Russia, remaining injured for the remainder of the tournament. His last international match was also a friendly, a 5–0 win over Slovakia on 22 February 1995.

Honours

Santa Cruz

São Paulo

Vasco

Real Madrid

Brazil

Individual

References

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