Mexican footballer and manager (1928–2007)
In this
Spanish name , the first or paternal
surname is
Roca and the second or maternal family name is
García .
José Antonio Roca García (24 May 1928 – 4 May 2007) was a Mexicanfootball player andmanager .
Born inMexico City , Roca played football forAsturias F.C. ,Club Necaxa ,Zacatepec andAtlante F.C. [ 1]
After he retired from playing, Roca became a football manager, leadingClub América for 173 matches during 1970 to 1975. He would also manageClub de Fútbol Laguna ,Atlético Español ,Tampico Madero ,Atlas ,Toluca ,Club Necaxa ,Atlante F.C. andÁngeles de Puebla .[ 1]
International career [ edit ] He played internationally with theSelección de fútbol de México , in threeFIFA World Cup (1950 ,1954 and1958 ) tournaments as a player and one (1978 ) asmanager .[ 2]
Long tournaments Short tournaments
CONCACAF Championship era CONCACAF Gold Cup era
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