Nuno Rocha
Cape Verdean association football player
Cape Verde
Midfielder
Nuno Rocha: profile
Nuno Rocha (born 25 March 1992 in Praia, Cape Verde) is a former Cape Verdean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Rocha made the step into senior football with C.S. Marítimo B in 2011. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 2011 and 2019. The busiest spell of his career was at CS Universitatea Craiova (2014–2017): 92 appearances and 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 235 appearances and 33 goals.
At international level, Rocha represented Cape Verde (2014–present), earning 13 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against South Africa on 1 September 2017 (World Cup Qualification).
Praia has produced 42 footballers in our database, including Gelson Martins, Kevin Pina and Nuno da Costa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2017 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 2011–2019 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Portugal, Romania and Russia
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (33 in 235)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 60% of Cape Verdean internationals on record
- Latest move
- CS Universitatea Craiova (2018)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Obinna, Youssef Mokhtari and Radhouène Felhi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 |  C.S. Marítimo B |
Liga Portugal 2 | 85 | 8 |
| 2013–2014 | C.S. Marítimo |
Primeira Liga | 15 | 1 |
| 2014–2017 |  CS Universitatea Craiova |
Liga I | 92 | 22 |
| 2017–2018 |  FC Tosno |
Leningrad Oblast football championship | 27 | 0 |
| 2018–2019 | CS Universitatea Craiova |
Liga I | 16 | 2 |
| Total | 235 | 33 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014– | Cape Verde |
Senior | 13 | 4 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sep 2017 | Cape Verde 2–1 South Africa | 33 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 1 Sep 2017 | Cape Verde 2–1 South Africa | 38 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nuno Rocha?
Nuno Rocha was born on 25 March 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Nuno Rocha born?
Nuno Rocha was born in Praia, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Nuno Rocha play for?
Nuno Rocha played international football for Cape Verde. He has 13 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Nuno Rocha played for?
Nuno Rocha's recorded clubs are C.S. Marítimo B, C.S. Marítimo, CS Universitatea Craiova and FC Tosno.
How tall is Nuno Rocha?
Nuno Rocha is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Nuno Rocha play?
Nuno Rocha played as a midfielder.
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