Roque Santa Cruz

Paraguayan footballer with notable World Cup

Roque Santa Cruz - Paraguayan footballer with notable World Cup
Born

August 16th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Paraguay

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A professional footballer played primarily as a striker. Started career at Olimpia in Paraguay before moving to Europe, joining Bayern Munich in 1999. Achieved significant success in Germany, winning multiple Bundesliga titles and the DFB-Pokal. Later played for Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers, and other clubs. Represented Paraguay in international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and Copa América. Key contributor to the team's quarter-final run in the 2010 World Cup.

Won Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich

Played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Secured the DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich

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