André Guerreiro Rocha

André Rocha
Personal information
Full nameAndré Guerreiro Rocha
Date of birthAugust 19, 1984
Place of birthSão Paulo, Brazil
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing positionDefender/Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Vasco da Gama
Number2
Youth career
2002–2003Águas de Lindóia-SP
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2003Independente
2004Portuguesa Santista
2004Palmeiras5(0)
2005–2009Atlético Paranaense16(0)
2008–2009→ FC Dallas (loan)49(5)
2010Ponte Preta5(0)
2010–2012Panetolikos52(3)
2013Figueirense26(0)
2014Vasco da Gama9(0)
2015–Botafogo-SP0(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 June 2013.
† Appearances (Goals).

André Rocha (born August 19, 1984 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian soccer player who currently plays for Botafogo-SP.

Career

South America

Rocha began his professional career in 2002 as a right back with Aguas de Lindoia Esporte Clube, a fourth division São Paulo-based club. In 2004, after a short stint with Portuguesa Santista, he was purchased by Palmeiras of the top division, where he played one season. In 2005, he joined Atletico Paranaense playing in 47 games, including nine appearances in the 2005 Copa Libertadores helping the team reach the finals. He also made one appearance in the 2007 Copa Sudamerica. In February 2010 Rocha joined Ponte Preta a second division club. In February 2013 André Rocha made his comeback to Brazil signing with Figueirense.

Major League Soccer

Rocha signed with FC Dallas on February 12, 2008 and made his MLS debut on March 30, 2008 in which he played all 90 minutes in a 1-1 tie against Chivas USA. During the 2008 season, Rocha led the team with eight assists, recording his first MLS career assist in a 3-3 tie against the Houston Dynamo on April 6, 2008 and his first MLS career goal on August 23, 2008 in a 1-1 tie against the Kansas City Wizards.

Greece

On August 31, 2010, Rocha signed a 2-year contract with Superleague Greece club Panetolikos.

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