Walter Roque facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Walter José Roque | ||
| Date of birth | 8 May 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Date of death | 30 December 2014 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Playing position | Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1956–1957 | Rampla Juniors | ||
| 1959–1962 | Atlanta | ||
| 1964–1965 | Cúcuta Deportivo | ||
| 1966 | Deportivo Galicia | ||
| National team | |||
| 1956–1957 | Uruguay | 15 | (2) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1971–1972 | Valencia FC | ||
| 1973 | Portuguesa | ||
| 1974 | Valencia FC | ||
| 1975–1976 | Deportivo Galicia | ||
| 1976–1978 | Estudiantes de Mérida | ||
| 1978–1979 | Venezuela | ||
| 1979 | Fénix | ||
| 1979–1981 | Venezuela | ||
| 1981–1985 | Venezuela | ||
| 1982 | Deportivo Táchira | ||
| 1982–1983 | Atlético San Cristóbal | ||
| 1985 | Sud América | ||
| 1986 | Nacional | ||
| 1987 | Progreso | ||
| 1988 | El Nacional | ||
| 1988 | Oriente Petrolero | ||
| 1990 | Progreso | ||
| 1992 | Peñarol | ||
| 1995–1996 | San José | ||
| 1997 | Blooming | ||
| 1997 | Guabirá | ||
| 1998 | Jorge Wilstermann | ||
| 1999–2001 | Deportivo Táchira | ||
| 2002 | Bolivia U20 | ||
| 2003 | Bolivia | ||
| 2005 | Caracas | ||
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Walter José Roque (born May 8, 1937 – died December 30, 2014) was a famous Uruguayan football player and coach. He was known for his skills on the field and his leadership as a manager.
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Playing Career
Walter Roque was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He started his football journey as a left winger. This position meant he played on the side of the field, helping to attack and score goals.
Club Teams
Roque played for several football clubs during his career.
- He played for Rampla Juniors in Uruguay.
- He also played for the Argentine club Atlanta.
- Later, he played for teams like Cúcuta Deportivo and Deportivo Galicia.
International Matches
Walter Roque also played for his country, Uruguay.
- He played in 15 international matches for Uruguay.
- He scored 2 goals for his national team.
- He even played in 2 matches to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Walter Roque became a football manager. He led many teams to success.
National Teams
Roque coached two national football teams:
- He was in charge of the Venezuela national team for many years, from 1978 to 1985.
- He also coached the Bolivia national team in 2003.
Club Management
Walter Roque managed many different clubs throughout his career. Some of these included:
Career Statistics
Here's a quick look at Walter Roque's international playing record:
International Matches Played
| National team | Year | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 1956 | 5 | 1 |
| 1957 | 10 | 1 | |
| Total | 15 | 2 | |
Later Life
Walter Roque passed away on December 30, 2014. He was 77 years old. He is remembered as an important figure in South American football, both as a player and a coach.
See also
In Spanish: Walter Roque para niños
