Roque Santa Cruz

€3MMarket Value

Libertad•Attacker•

Paraguay

Roque Santa Cruz

€3MMarket Value

Libertad•Attacker•

Paraguay

6.8

Season Score

Aug 16, 1981

189 cm

Height

0.08

Goals/Match

Shirt Number

Card stats based on

2026

6.8

Season Score

Aug 16, 1981

189 cm

Height

0.08

Goals/Match

Shirt Number

Card stats based on

2026

Season Performance 25/26

All Competitions

12Matches

1Goals

0Assists

1Goal Contributions

44Mins/game

6.80Avg Rating

Career

Professional Career

MGAGxG

Olimpia

1998/1999 - 2021/2022

2098690.41

Málaga

2012/2013 - 2015/2016

2007/2008 - 2010/2011

632520.40

FC Bayern München

1999/2000 - 2006/2007

2009/2010 - 2012/2013

253-0.12

Nacional Asunción

2024/2025 - 2026/2027

121-0.08

Cruz Azul

2014/2015 - 2015/2016

104-0.40

National Team

MGAGxG

Paraguay

2006 - 2018

29630.21

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

Full match

Substituted off

104

From Bench

Rival Clubs(106)

Player stats against each opponent club

Team	MP	W	D	L	G	A		Last
Atlético Madrid	9	2	3	4	3	0	0	Apr 2016
FC Barcelona	8	0	2	6	1	1	0	Jan 2016
Getafe	8	3	1	4	2	0	2	Feb 2016
Valencia	8	2	1	5	1	0	0	Mar 2016
Rayo Vallecano	8	4	1	3	0	1	0	Apr 2016
Real Sociedad	8	1	3	4	1	0	0	Feb 2016
Cerro Porteño	8	4	2	2	1	0	0	Feb 2026
Levante	8	4	1	3	0	0	0	Dec 2015
Real Madrid	8	1	1	6	4	0	1	Feb 2016
Athletic Club	8	4	2	2	0	0	1	Apr 2016
Sportivo Ameliano	8	4	3	1	0	1	1	Feb 2026
Granada	7	3	2	2	2	0	0	Apr 2016
Osasuna	7	2	3	2	0	0	0	Mar 2014
Espanyol	7	0	4	3	0	0	0	Sep 2014
Guaraní	7	3	2	2	1	0	0	Nov 2025
Olimpia	7	2	2	3	0	0	0	Nov 2025
Deportivo La Coruña	6	3	2	1	2	0	0	Mar 2016
Sevilla	6	2	3	1	1	0	0	Jan 2016
Nacional Asunción	6	3	0	3	2	0	0	Apr 2025
Sportivo Luqueño	6	4	0	2	0	0	0	Sep 2025

1–20 of 106

Rival National Teams(19)

Player stats against each opponent national team

Team	MP	W	D	L	G		Last
Sweden	1	0	0	1	0	0	Jun 2006
United Arab Emirates	1	0	1	0	0	0	Sep 2014
Korea Republic	1	0	0	1	0	0	Oct 2014
Mexico	1	0	0	1	0	0	Apr 2015
Japan	1	0	1	0	0	0	Jun 2010
China PR	1	0	0	1	0	0	Oct 2014
New Zealand	1	0	1	0	0	1	Jun 2010
Trinidad and Tobago	1	1	0	0	0	0	Jun 2006
Romania	1	1	0	0	1	0	Jun 2011
England	1	0	0	1	0	0	Jun 2006
France	1	0	1	0	0	0	Jun 2014
Slovakia	1	1	0	0	0	0	Jun 2010
Italy	1	0	1	0	0	0	Jun 2010
Brazil	1	0	1	0	0	0	Mar 2016
Spain	1	0	0	1	0	0	Jul 2010
Jamaica	1	1	0	0	0	0	Jun 2015
Peru	1	0	0	1	1	1	Nov 2014
Cameroon	1	1	0	0	1	0	May 2014
Bolivia	1	1	0	0	0	0	Sep 2013

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Olimpia

Libertad

Jan 1, 2022Free Transfer

Cruz Azul

Olimpia

Jul 1, 2016Free Transfer

Málaga

Cruz Azul

Jun 30, 2016End of loan

Aug 26, 2015Loan

Jan 2, 2015Transfer€2M

Manchester City

Málaga

Jul 11, 2013Free Transfer

Málaga

Manchester City

Jun 30, 2013End of loan

Aug 31, 2012Loan

Jun 30, 2012End of loan

Aug 30, 2011Loan€2M

May 31, 2011End of loan

Jan 14, 2011Loan

Jul 1, 2009Transfer€21M

FC Bayern München

Blackburn Rovers

Jul 28, 2007Transfer€5M

Olimpia

FC Bayern München

Jul 1, 1999Transfer€5M

Defensor Sporting U20

Olimpia

Jul 1, 1998Transfer

Trophies & Awards

3 titles won

Championships

Copa Paraguay

2x Winner(2021, 2023)

Bundesliga

1x Winner(2005/2006)

Player Information

Libertad

Current Team

Date of Birth

Aug 16, 1981

Place of Birth

Asunción, Paraguay

Nationality

Paraguay

Height

189 cm

Weight

80 kg

Shirt Number

#24

Age

44 years

Position

Attacker

Market Value

€3M

Performance Overview

Season Rating

6.80

Highest: 6.8 | Lowest: 6.8

Goals/Game

0.08

Mins/Game

Pass Acc.

75%

Matches

Total played12

Started (Lineups)8

From Bench0

Total Minutes530

Minutes per game44

Attacking

Goals1

Penalties scored0

Scoring frequency530 min

Goals per game0.08

Shots total0

Shots on target0

Shots off target-

Shots per game0.0

Shots on target/game0.0

Hit Woodwork0

Big Chances Missed0

Passes

Assists0

Key passes3

Pass accuracy75%

Total passes133

Long Balls-

Long Balls Won-

Crosses0

Accurate Crosses0

Big Chances Created0

Defense

Tackles2

Interceptions2

Clearances-

Blocks1

Clean Sheets0

Goals Conceded0

Duels

Total Duels79

Duels Won46

Aerials Won-

Succ. Dribbles0

Cards

Yellow1

Yellow Red0

Red0

Career Statistics

182

career goals

career assists

650

total appearances

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About Roque Santa Cruz

Roque Santa Cruz plays as a forward for Libertad. Throughout his career, Roque Santa Cruz has scored 182 goals and provided 25 assists in 650 appearances across 9 clubs. In the Division 1 2025, Roque Santa Cruz has scored 1 goals in 25 appearances, earning an average rating of 6.8. Averaging 0.28 goals per match over his career, Roque Santa Cruz has established himself as one of the most clinical finishers in the game. Among the clubs he has represented — Nacional Asunción, Libertad, Olimpia, Cruz Azul — Roque Santa Cruz was most prolific at Olimpia, where he scored 86 goals in 209 appearances. Throughout his career, Roque Santa Cruz has won 3 trophies, including Bundesliga, Copa Paraguay, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Roque Santa Cruz stands 189 cm tall, weighs 80 kg.

Full Career Record — Roque Santa Cruz

Roque Santa Cruz's professional career spans from 2006 to 2026, a period of roughly 20 seasons over which he has amassed 650 appearances spread across 9 clubs. With 182 goals and 25 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 18/19 with Olimpia, when he registered 28 goals and 4 assists in 42 matches, playing 3147 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Nacional Asunción, Roque Santa Cruz played 12 matches, scoring 1 goals and providing 0 assists, with an average match rating of 6.80.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Roque Santa Cruz has passed the 600-appearance milestone, has scored 182 career goals and has lifted 3 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

Club	Period	Apps	Goals	Assists	Minutes	YC	RC	Rating
Olimpia	1998/1999 - 2021/2022	209	86	9	13345	—	—	7.01
Málaga	2012/2013 - 2015/2016	119	26	8	2913	—	—	7.30
Libertad	2021/2022 - now	99	17	2	3910	—	—	6.85
Blackburn Rovers	2007/2008 - 2010/2011	63	25	2	4605	—	—	7.35
FC Bayern München	1999/2000 - 2006/2007	48	7	0	2246	—	—	—
Real Betis	2011/2012	36	7	1	2042	—	—	—
Paraguay (national team)	2006 - 2018	29	6	3	1903	—	—	6.86
Manchester City	2009/2010 - 2012/2013	25	3	0	742	—	—	—
Nacional Asunción	2024/2025 - 2026/2027	12	1	0	530	—	—	6.80
Cruz Azul	2014/2015 - 2015/2016	10	4	0	721	—	—	—
Total		621	176	22	31054

Season-by-season statistics

Season	Club	Apps	Goals	Assists	Minutes	YC	Rating
25/26	Nacional Asunción	12	1	—	530	1	6.80
24/25	Libertad	32	4	—	725	0	6.88
23/24	Libertad	41	8	—	1980	3	6.92
22/23	Libertad	18	2	—	863	0	6.66
21/22	Libertad	8	3	—	342	0	7.07
20/21	Olimpia	32	5	—	2012	2	7.04
19/20	Olimpia	32	17	—	2083	5	6.79
18/19	Olimpia	42	28	—	3147	1	7.01
17/18	Olimpia	53	27	—	3703	6	7.19
17/18	Paraguay (national team)	2	0	—	95	0	—
16/17	Olimpia	34	4	—	1382	0	—
15/16	Málaga	21	3	—	508	0	6.81
15/16	Olimpia	16	5	—	1018	1	—
14/15	Paraguay (national team)	5	0	—	307	0	—
14/15	Málaga	17	5	—	1003	0	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Roque Santa Cruz play?

Roque Santa Cruz plays as an Attacker for Libertad in the Division 1. He has scored 1 goals in 25 appearances in the Division 1 2025, with an average rating of 6.8.

What team does Roque Santa Cruz play for?

Roque Santa Cruz currently plays for Libertad in the Division 1.

How old is Roque Santa Cruz?

Roque Santa Cruz is 44 years old, born on August 16, 1981. At 44, he has already won 3 trophies in his professional career.

How tall is Roque Santa Cruz?

Roque Santa Cruz is 189 cm tall. He weighs 80 kg.

How many trophies has Roque Santa Cruz won?

Roque Santa Cruz has won 3 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Libertad.