Ricardo Rocha (footballer, born 1962) facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 11 September 1962 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Recife, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre back | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1982 | Santo Amaro | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1983–1984 | Santa Cruz | 12 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1988 | Guarani | 63 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1988 | Sporting CP | 10 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1991 | São Paulo | 43 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1993 | Real Madrid | 67 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1993 | Santos | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Vasco da Gama | 32 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1996 | Olaria | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996 | Fluminense | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Newell's Old Boys | 36 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Flamengo | 16 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 299 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1987–1995 | Brazil | 38 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2001 | Santa Cruz | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | CRB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Santa Cruz | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Ricardo Roberto Barreto da Rocha (born September 11, 1962) is a famous Brazilian retired football player. He was a strong central defender, which means he played in the middle of the defense to stop opposing teams from scoring. Ricardo Rocha was known for his tough and reliable play on the field.
Ricardo Rocha's Club Journey
Ricardo Rocha was born in Recife, Brazil. He played for many different football clubs during his long career. He started playing professionally in 1982.
Early Career in Brazil
Some of his first teams included Manchete Futebol Clube do Recife (then called Santo Amaro), Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, and Guarani Futebol Clube. He quickly became known for his skills as a defender.
Playing in Europe
In 1988, Ricardo Rocha moved to Europe to play for Sporting Clube de Portugal in Portugal. After a short time there, he returned to Brazil.
Success with São Paulo
From 1989 to 1991, he played for São Paulo FC. This was a very successful time for him. He helped São Paulo win the Campeonato Paulista (a state championship) twice and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (the top national league) once.
Time at Real Madrid
One of his most famous moves was to Real Madrid in Spain, where he played from 1991 to 1993. While at Real Madrid, he helped the team win the Copa del Rey in 1993, which is a major Spanish cup competition.
Later Career and Retirement
After Real Madrid, he played for other Brazilian clubs like Santos FC, CR Vasco da Gama, Olaria Atlético Clube, and Fluminense FC. He also played for Newell's Old Boys in Argentina and finished his career with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo in Brazil, retiring when he was almost 37 years old.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Ricardo Rocha also tried coaching. He coached his former club, Santa Cruz, in 2001 and 2007.
International Career with Brazil
Ricardo Rocha was a key player for the Brazilian national team for eight years. He played in 38 matches for his country.
World Cup Appearances
He represented Brazil in two FIFA World Cup tournaments: in 1990 and 1994. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world.
Winning the 1994 World Cup
In the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Ricardo Rocha was a starting central defender for Brazil. Brazil went on to win the tournament! Unfortunately, he got injured early in the competition. He only played for 69 minutes in the first group stage match against Russia. Even though he was injured, he was still part of the team that won the World Cup.
Other International Matches
His first game for Brazil was on May 19, 1987, in a friendly match against England. His last international game was a 5-0 win against Slovakia in 1995.
Major Achievements
Ricardo Rocha won many important titles throughout his career, both with his clubs and with the Brazilian national team.
Club Trophies
- Santa Cruz
- Campeonato Pernambucano: 1983
- São Paulo
- Campeonato Paulista: 1989, 1991
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1991
- Vasco
- Campeonato Carioca: 1994
- Real Madrid
- Copa del Rey: 1992–93
International Trophies
- Brazil
- FIFA World Cup: 1994
- Pan American Games: 1987
- Pre-Olympic Tournament: 1987
- Rous Cup: 1987
Individual Awards
Ricardo Rocha also received individual awards for his great performances:
- Bola de Ouro: 1989 (This award is for the best player in the Brazilian league)
- Bola de Prata: 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993 (This award is for the best players in specific positions in the Brazilian league)
- La Liga Team of The Year: 1992 (He was chosen as one of the best players in the Spanish league)
See also
In Spanish: Ricardo Roberto Barreto da Rocha para niños
