Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero
Paraguay | Attacker | Nacional Asuncion
Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero, 45, is a footballer from Paraguay playing as Attacker for Nacional Asuncion. Santa Cruz Cantero was born in Asunción, Paraguay. In the 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana season Santa Cruz Cantero has 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 9 minutes at an average rating of 6.70.
Profile
- Full name
- Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero
- Age
- 45
- Born
- 16 August 1981 | Asunción | Paraguay
- Nationality
- Paraguay
- Height
- 189
- Weight
- 80
- Position
- Attacker
- Shirt number
- 24
- Current club
- Nacional Asuncion
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nacional Asuncion | CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.70 |
| 26/27 | Nacional Asuncion | Division Profesional - Clausura | 14 | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.78 |
| 2025 | Libertad Asuncion | CONMEBOL Libertadores | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| 25/26 | Libertad Asuncion | Division Profesional - Apertura | 11 | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.07 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 22 won
- Division Profesional 6× 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 Paraguay
- Bundesliga 5× 2005/2006 · 2004/2005 · 2002/2003 · 2000/2001 · 1999/2000 Germany
- DFB Pokal 4× 2005/2006 · 2004/2005 · 2002/2003 · 1999/2000 Germany
- Copa Paraguay 3× 2024 · 2023 · 2021 Paraguay
- Supercopa 2× 2025 · 2021 Paraguay
- Community Shield 1× 2012 England
- UEFA Champions League 1× 2000/2001 Europe
Runner-up finishes
- Division Profesional 4× | 2021 · 2020 · 2017 · 2016 | Paraguay
- Bundesliga 1× | 2003/2004 | Germany
- Community Shield 1× | 2011/2012 | England
- CONMEBOL Copa America 1× | 2011 | South America
- Copa Paraguay 1× | 2018 | Paraguay
- UEFA Super Cup 1× | 2001/2002 | Europe
Clubs | 13
-
Nacional Asuncion
Dec 2025 – present
Free agent
-
Libertad Asuncion
Jan 2022 – Dec 2025
Free
-
Olimpia
Jun 2016 – Jan 2022
Free
-
Cruz Azul
Jun 2016 – Jun 2016
-
Malaga
Aug 2015 – Jun 2016
Loan
-
Cruz Azul
Jan 2015 – Aug 2015
€ 2M
-
Malaga
Jul 2013 – Jan 2015
Free
-
Malaga
Aug 2012 – Jul 2013
Loan
-
Real Betis
Aug 2011 – Aug 2012
Loan
-
Blackburn
Jan 2011 – Aug 2011
Loan
-
Manchester City
Jun 2009 – Jan 2011
€ 21.2M
-
Blackburn
Aug 2007 – Jun 2009
€ 4.4M
-
Bayern München
Aug 1999 – Aug 2007
€ 5.5M
Injury and Suspension History
- Knee Injury : 13 May 2016 to 27 May 2016
- Hamstring : 6 March 2016 to 31 March 2016
- Knee Injury : 23 October 2015 to 18 November 2015
- Thigh Injury : 4 July 2015 to 20 October 2015
- Hamstring : 28 January 2014 to 16 February 2014
- Hamstring : 4 November 2013 to 6 December 2013
- Hip/Thigh Injury : 11 April 2013 to 18 April 2013
- Groin Injury : 29 January 2011 to 10 February 2011
- Calf Injury : 16 January 2010 to 13 February 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero play?
Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero plays as Attacker.
Which team does Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero play for?
Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero plays for Nacional Asuncion in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
How many goals has Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero scored this season?
Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero has scored 0 goals in 1 appearances in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 season.
How old is Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero?
Roque Luis Santa Cruz Cantero is 44 years old and comes from Paraguay.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 08:13 UTC