André Rocha

Personal information
Full name	André Guerreiro Rocha
Date of birth	August 19, 1984 (1984-08-19) (age 25)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position	Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current club	FC Dallas (on loan from Atlético Paranaense)
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).

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.

Contents 1 Career 1.1 South America 1.2 Major League Soccer 2 See also 3 External links

[edit] Career

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] See also

• List of current MLS players

[edit] External links

• MLS player profile
• (English) sambafoot
• (Portuguese) CBF
• (Portuguese) zerozero.pt
• (Portuguese) furacao
• (Portuguese) placar

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