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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | André Guerreiro Rocha | ||
| Date of birth | August 19, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender/Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | FC Dallas (on loan from Atlético Paranaense) |
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| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2003 | Águas de Lindóia-SP | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003 | Independente | ||
| 2004 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
| 2004 | Palmeiras | 5 | (0) |
| 2005– | Atlético Paranaense | 16 | (0) |
| 2008– | → FC Dallas (loan) | 49 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 October 2009. † Appearances (Goals). |
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André Rocha (born August 19, 1984 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer, on loan from Atlético Paranaense.
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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.
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.
See also
External links
- MLS player profile
- (English) sambafoot
- (Portuguese) CBF
- (Portuguese) zerozero.pt
- (Portuguese) furacao
- (Portuguese) placar
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