Enzo Pablo Roco Roco (born Enzo Pablo Andía Roco; 16 August 1992) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Saudi Professional League side Al-Tai and the Chile national team.
.jpg) Roco playing for Chile in 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Enzo Pablo Roco Roco[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 16 August 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ovalle, Chile | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Al-Tai | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2007 | Academia Municipal Ovalle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2011 | Universidad Católica | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2015 | Universidad Católica | 92 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | → Elche (loan) | 32 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | O'Higgins | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | → Espanyol (loan) | 33 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Cruz Azul | 51 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Beşiktaş | 17 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Fatih Karagümrük | 30 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2023 | Elche | 52 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Al-Tai | 28 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Chile U17 | 3 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012– | Chile | 32 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:42, 6 March 2022 (UTC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Club career
Born in Ovalle, Roco joined Universidad Católica's youth setup in 2008 from the Academia Municipal de Fútbol Ovalle (Municipal Football Academy of Ovalle), aged fifteen.[2] He was definitely promoted to the first-team in 2011, and played his first match as a professional on 8 May 2011, starting and being sent off in a 0–0 home draw against Unión Española.
On 24 September Roco scored his first professional goal, but in a 3–2 loss at Santiago Morning.[3] He established himself as a starter in the following campaigns, being an ever-present figure during the club's Primera División and Copa Chile titles.
On 31 July 2014, Roco joined La Liga side Elche CF on loan with a buyout clause.[4] He made his debut in the competition on 31 August, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 home draw against Granada CF.[5]
On 31 July 2015, Roco moved to fellow league club RCD Espanyol, on loan from O'Higgins for one year with an option to buy.[6][7]
On 28 June 2016, Eduardo de la Torre announced the arrival of Enzo along with Chilean teammate Francisco Silva.[8] After, the municipal council of Ovalle declared him an Hijo Ilustre ('Honoured son') of the community.[2]
Roco joined Turkish side Beşiktaş on a four-season contract on 27 July 2018.[9] The contract between Beşiktaş and Roco was mutually terminated grounded upon conclusion that Roco to be paid his pending receivables worthing €700,000, on 6 September 2020.[10] On 7 September 2020, another Süper Lig contestant Fatih Karagümrük S.K. announced that Roco joined their team.[11]
On 9 July 2021, it was announced that Roco would rejoin Elche on a two-year deal, coming back after six years to play for former manager Fran Escribá.[12]
On 28 July 2023, he signed with Al-Tai in the Saudi Professional League.[13]
International career
After appearing with the under-17 squad in 2009, Roco made his debut with the main squad on 15 February 2012, starting and playing the full 90 minutes of a 2–0 loss against Paraguay.[14] He scored his first international goal on 22 March, netting his side's second of a 3–1 home win against Peru.[15]
On 13 May 2014, Roco was named in Jorge Sampaoli's 30-man list for 2014 FIFA World Cup,[16] but was one of the seven players cut from the final list.
Personal life
On 8 July 2014 Roco changed his surname Andía to Roco, honoring his mother and grandfather.[17]
Career statistics
- As of match played on 24 June 2021
- Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Roco goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 21 March 2012 | Estadio Carlos Dittborn, Arica, Chile |  Peru | 2–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
Honours
Universidad Católica U18
- Campeonato Fútbol Joven: 2009[2]
Universidad Católica
Chile
Individual
- Hijo Ilustre de Ovalle: 2016[2]