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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 Mexican football player and manager.
Born in Mexico City, Roca played football for Asturias F.C., Club Necaxa, Zacatepec and Atlante F.C.[1]
After he retired from playing, Roca became a football manager, leading Club América for 173 matches during 1970 to 1975. He would also manage Club de Fútbol Laguna, Atlético Español, Tampico Madero, Atlas, Toluca, Club Necaxa, Atlante F.C. and Ángeles de Puebla.[1]
International career
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He played internationally with the Selección de fútbol de México, in three FIFA World Cup (1950, 1954 and 1958) tournaments as a player and one (1978) as manager.[2]
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