Just as Paraguayan forward Roque Santa Cruz seemed to be hitting his professional stride, playing at the top of his game, he tore a ligament in his left knee. The whole country mourned - and waited eagerly for Roque's return for the Cup, hoping he resumes his knack for scoring goals.
Name Roque Santa Cruz Birth Aug. 16, 1981 in Asunción Height 1.89 meters (6’ 2”) Weight 83 kilos (183 lbs.) Position Forward Club Bayern Múnich (GER)
» Strong air game » Accurate kicker » Gets open » Opportunistic » Feeds teammates well
» Olimpia (PAR) » Bayern Múnich (GER)
Career Highlights
5 times Paraguayan league – Champion
3 times German Bundesliga – Champion 2000-01 European Champion’s Leaguer – Champion 2002-03 German League Cup – Champion 2002-03 and 2004-05 Germany Cup – Champion
