Pedro Rocha: Biography, Facts and Career
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Pedro Virgilio Rocha Franchetti (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpeðɾo ˈrotʃa]; 3 December 1942 – 2 December 2013) was a Uruguayan footballer who played 52 games for the Uruguay national team between 1961 and 1974. Nicknamed "el Verdugo" ("the Executioner"), he was a highly skillful midfielder and a prolific goalscorer, regarded by Pelé as "one of the 5 best players in the world". He was listed by the IFFHS as the 37th greatest South American player of the XXth century.
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- Full name: Pedro Rocha
- Born: 1942-12-03
- Nationality: Uruguay
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q516417
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Who is Pedro Rocha?
Pedro Virgilio Rocha Franchetti (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpeðɾo ˈrotʃa]; 3 December 1942 – 2 December 2013) was a Uruguayan footballer who played 52 games for the Uruguay national team between 1961 and 1974.
What nationality is Pedro Rocha?
Pedro Rocha is Uruguay.
When was Pedro Rocha born?
Pedro Rocha was born on 1942-12-03.
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