Igor Rocha (footballer, born 1995)
Igor Henrique de Souza Rocha (born 21 September 1995) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Maltese side Żebbuġ Rangers on loan from St. Lucia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Igor Henrique de Souza Rocha | ||
| Date of birth | 21 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Campinas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Żebbuġ Rangers (on loan from St. Lucia) | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2012 | Paulínia | ||
| 2013–2014 | Ponte Preta | ||
| 2015 | Rio Branco-SP | ||
| 2016 | Barcelona-SP | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Benfica B | 2 | (0) |
| 2018– | St. Lucia | ||
| 2019– | → Żebbuġ Rangers (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 March 2019 | |||
Club career
Rocha initially joined Benfica on trial in 2016, featuring in a handful of friendlies and scoring in an 8–0 win over U.D. Vilafranquense.[1][2] He signed a professional contract but would have to wait until April 2017 to make his debut due to a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.[3] His debut came in a Benfica B 2–1 victory over Porto B.[4]
Career statistics
References
- "Goleada em Jogo Particular". S.L. Benfica (in Portuguese). 23 July 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- "Igor Rocha Tenta Convencer Hélder Cristóvão". Record Portugal (in Portuguese). 24 July 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- "Bês Empatam em Barcelos". S.L. Benfica (in Portuguese). 28 January 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- "Vitória no Clássico com Categoria". S.L. Benfica (in Portuguese). 23 April 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- Igor Rocha at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
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