Rubén Marcos
 Rubén Marcos, was a Chilean footballer. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Héctor Rubén Marcos Peralta | ||
| Date of birth | December 6, 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Osorno, Chile | ||
| Date of death | August 14, 2006 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Osorno, Chile | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962–1970 | Universidad de Chile | ||
| 1971 | Emelec | ||
| 1971–1974 | Palestino | ||
| International career | |||
| 1963–1969 | Chile | 35 | (8) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1999 | Provincial Osorno (interim) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Héctor Rubén Marcos Peralta (6 December 1942, at Osorno, Chile – 14 August 2006, at Osorno), known as Rubén Marcos, was a Chilean football player who played as a midfielder.[1] Usually a central midfielder, he was well known for his versatility and stamina. Capable both in attack and defense, Marcos was also technically skilled and is one of the most highly regarded Chilean midfielders.[2] He died of a heart attack at age 63.[1]
Career
During his career, Marcos played for Universidad de Chile and Palestino in Chile and for Emelec in Ecuador.[2] He also played for the Chile national football team[1] and took part in the 1966 FIFA World Cup (where he scored two goals)[3] and the South American Championship 1967.
In 1999, he performed as President, interim coach and director of Provincial Osorno.[4]
Honors
Universidad de Chile
- Primera División de Chile (5): 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1969
- Copa Francisco Candelori [es] (1): 1969 [es]
- Torneo Metropolitano de Chile [es] (2): 1968, 1969
Chile[5]
Legacy
Estadio Rubén Marcos Peralta at Osorno was named after him.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Falleció ex futbolista Rubén Marcos, ilustre figura del "Ballet Azul"". El Mercurio. 2006-08-14. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
- ^ a b c "Los hitos de Rubén Marcos: 'El siete pulmones' del 'Ballet Azul'". www.encancha.cl (in Spanish). 14 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ Ruben Marcos – FIFA competition record (archived)
- ^ "Visito mis Ríos y Lagos" (PDF). fundacionfuturo.cl (in Spanish). Fundación Futuro. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Rubén Marcos". Partidos de La Roja (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 August 2022.
External links
- Rubén Marcos at BDFA (in Spanish)
- Rubén Marcos at PartidosdelaRoja (in Spanish)
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