Rubén Noceda (11 May 1931 – 8 April 2007)[1] was a Paraguayan footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was part of the Paraguay national football team that participated in the 1953 Copa America which was eventually won by Paraguay.[2]

Ruben Noceda
Personal information
Date of birth (1931-05-11)11 May 1931
Place of birth Asunción, Paraguay
Date of death 8 April 2007(2007-04-08) (aged 75)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1946-1956 Presidente Hayes
Atlético Chalaco
International career
1953-1957 Paraguay 4 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Paraguay
Copa América
Winner 1953 Peru
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Noceda started his career in the youth divisions of Presidente Hayes and made his debut in the first team squad in 1946. He played for Presidente Hayes until 1956 and won the only Paraguayan 1st division title in the club's history in 1952. Noceda also played for Peruvian club Atlético Chalaco.[3]

International career

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Noceda was selected in Paraguay's squad for the 1953 South American Championship.[4] He played two games in the tournament, against Peru on 8 March, his first cap with Paraguay,[5]and against Uruguay on 12 March.[6]

He played two games for the 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification, both against Uruguay on 14 July 1957,[7]and 28 July 1957.[8] The latter was his fourth and last cap with Paraguay.[9]

Titles

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Season Team Title
1952   Presidente Hayes Paraguayan 1st division
1953   Paraguay Copa América

References

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  1. ^ "Fúnebres - Diario ABC".
  2. ^ Paraguay pierde a dos próceres: Leguizamón y Noceda
  3. ^ Los campeones, uno por uno
  4. ^ "South American Championship 1953". RSSSF. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Peru v Paraguay, 08 March 1953". 11v11. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Uruguay v Paraguay, 12 March 1953". 11v11. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Paraguay v Uruguay, 14 July 1957". 11v11. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Uruguay v Paraguay, 28 July 1957". 11v11. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Ruben Noceda Football". 11v11. Retrieved 28 January 2024.