Ricardo Roberto Barreto da Rocha

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For the Portuguese footballer, see Ricardo Sérgio Rocha Azevedo

Ricardo Roberto Barreto da Rocha, known as Ricardo Rocha, (born September 11, 1962 in Recife ) was a Brazilian football player. He played center-back with many clubs and the Brazilian national team.

He played 39 matches with the Brazilian national team 1987-1995, whithout any goal, played during the World Cup 1990 and won the World Cup 1994.

Debut: 1987.05.19. - ENG 1-1, Friendly

Last match: 1995.02.22. - SVK 5-0, Friendly

[edit] Clubs

1982 - 1982 : Santo Amaro (Brazil)
1983 - 1984 : Santa Cruz Futebol Clube (Brazil)
1985 - 1988 : Guarani Futebol Clube (Brazil)
1988 - 1988 : Sporting Clube de Portugal (Portugal)
1989 - 1991 : São Paulo FC (Brazil)
1991 - 1993 : Real Madrid (Spain)
1993 - 1993 : Santos FC (Brazil)
1994 - 1995 : Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama (Brazil)
1996 - 1996 : Olaria Atlético Clube (Brazil)
1996 - 1996 : Fluminense Football Club (Brazil)
1997 - 1998 : Newell's Old Boys (Argentina)

He also was coach of Santa Cruz's professional team without, however, the same success as a player. He has recently been named coach for the Cape Verdean Men's National Team.

[edit] Honours

World champion in 1994 with the Brazilian national team
Pan American Games in 1987 with Brazilian national team
Pre-Olympic Tournament in 1987 with Brazilian national team
Stanley Rous Cup in 1987 with Brazilian national team
Campeonato Pernambucano (Pernambucano State championship) in 1983 with Santa Cruz Futebol Clube
Campeonato Paulista in 1989 and 1991 with São Paulo FC
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazilian championship) in 1991 with São Paulo FC
Campeonato Carioca (Rio de Janeiro State championship) in 1994 with CR Vasco da Gama
Copa del Rey in 1993 with Real Madrid
Supercopa de España in 1993 with Real Madrid

He received the Brazilian Golden Ball in 1994 and the Brazilian Silver Ball in 1986, 1989, 1991 and 1993.

Preceded by Taffarel	Bola de Ouro Winner 1989	Succeeded by César Sampaio

v • d • e Brazil squad - 1990 FIFA World Cup

1 Taffarel • 2 Jorginho • 3 Ricardo Gomes • 4 Dunga • 5 Alemão • 6 Branco • 7 Bismarck • 8 Valdo • 9 Careca • 10 Silas • 11 Romário • 12 Acácio • 13 Mozer • 14 Aldair • 15 Müller • 16 Bebeto • 17 Renato Gaúcho • 18 Mazinho • 19 Ricardo Rocha • 20 Tita • 21 Mauro Galvão • 22 Zé Carlos • Coach: Lazaroni

v • d • e Brazil squad - 1994 FIFA World Cup Winners (4th Title)

1 Taffarel • 2 Jorginho • 3 Ricardo Rocha • 4 Ronaldão • 5 Mauro Silva • 6 Branco • 7 Bebeto • 8 Dunga • 9 Zinho • 10 Raí • 11 Romário • 12 Zetti • 13 Aldair • 14 Cafu • 15 Márcio Santos • 16 Leonardo • 17 Mazinho • 18 Paulo Sérgio • 19 Müller • 20 Ronaldo • 21 Viola • 22 Gilmar • Coach: Parreira