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My Take
Roque Santa Cruz earns my respect as a flag-bearer for a footballing nation that rarely gets headlines. A 191cm striker from Luque, he became Paraguay's record scorer with over 100 caps, which places him among the country's all-time greats almost by definition. What moves me more is the longevity: a career that crossed to Europe and back, surviving the injuries that derail so many big forwards, and still pulling on a shirt for Nacional at home. I'm less interested in his peak goals than in his persistence. The players who keep showing up long after the spotlight fades often love the game most honestly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Roque Santa Cruz
- Name (Japanese)
- ロケ・サンタ・クルス
- Reading
- ろけ・さんた・くるす
- Born
- August 16, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Luque, Central Department, Paraguay
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Roque Santa Cruz born?
Born August 16, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Roque Santa Cruz from?
Roque Santa Cruz is from Luque, Central Department, Paraguay.
What does Roque Santa Cruz do?
Roque Santa Cruz works as association football player.
How tall is Roque Santa Cruz?
Roque Santa Cruz is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.