Pedro Rocha
Uruguayan association football player and manager (1942–2013)
1942 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
Uruguayan association football player and manager (1942–2013)
Born
December 3, 1942
Died
2013 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
association football coach, association football player
BrazilBorn in SaltoDied in São Paulo
1942
Born in Salto (1942-12-03)
2013
Died in São Paulo
About
Pedro Virgilio Rocha Franchetti was a Uruguayan footballer who played 52 games for the Uruguay national team between 1961 and 1974. Nicknamed "el Verdugo", he was a highly skillful midfielder and a prolific goalscorer, regarded by Pelé as "one of the 5 best players in the world". He was listed by the IFFHS as the 37th greatest South American player of the XXth century.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pedro Rocha?+
Pedro Virgilio Rocha Franchetti was a Uruguayan footballer who played 52 games for the Uruguay national team between 1961 and 1974. Nicknamed "el Verdugo", he was a highly skillful midfielder and a prolific goalscorer, regarded by Pelé as "one of the 5 best players in the world". He was listed by th
What does the name Pedro mean?+
The name Pedro means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Pedro Rocha born?+
Pedro Rocha was born on December 3, 1942.
When did Pedro Rocha die?+
Pedro Rocha died in 2013, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Pedro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Pedro
Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Spanish dramatist (1600-1681)
Pedro Sánchez
Prime Minister of Spain since 2018
Pedro Almodóvar
Spanish filmmaker (born 1949)
Pedro I of Brazil
Emperor of Brazil (1822–31) and King of Portugal (1826)
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Portuguese military commander and explorer (c.1467/8 – c.1521)
Pedro II of Brazil
2nd and final Emperor of Brazil (r. 1831–89)
Pedro — December 3, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
Would you name your baby Pedro?
Guestbook
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
Actions