Place: Recife
Born: 1962
Biography:
Ricardo Roberto Barreto da Rocha is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a central defender. He was born on 11 September 1962 in Recife, Brazil. During his career, he represented several clubs, including Manchete Futebol Clube do Recife, Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, Guarani Futebol Clube, Sporting Clube de Portugal, São Paulo FC, Real Madrid, Santos FC, CR Vasco da Gama, Olaria Atlético Clube, Fluminense FC, Newell's Old Boys, and Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. He also played for the Brazil national team, making 38 appearances between 1987 and 1995. Rocha won several honors, including the FIFA World Cup in 1994, Campeonato Pernambucano with Santa Cruz, Campeonato Paulista and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with São Paulo, and Copa del Rey with Real Madrid.