Rubén Marcos Explained

Rubén Marcos
Fullname:Héctor Rubén Marcos Peralta
Birth Date:6 December 1942
Birth Place:Osorno, Chile
Death Place:Osorno, Chile
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1962–1970
Clubs1:Universidad de Chile
Years2:1971
Clubs2:Emelec
Years3:1971–1974
Clubs3:Palestino
Nationalyears1:1963–1969
Nationalteam1:Chile
Nationalcaps1:35
Nationalgoals1:8
Manageryears1:1999
Managerclubs1:Provincial Osorno (interim)

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. He died of a heart attack at age 63.

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 and took part in the 1966 FIFA World Cup (where he scored two goals) and the South American Championship 1967.

In 1999, he performed as President, interim coach and director of Provincial Osorno.[3]

Honors

Universidad de Chile

Chile[4]

Legacy

Estadio Rubén Marcos Peralta at Osorno was named after him.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: El Mercurio. Falleció ex futbolista Rubén Marcos, ilustre figura del "Ballet Azul". 2006-08-14. 2009-03-31.
  2. Web site: Los hitos de Rubén Marcos: 'El siete pulmones' del 'Ballet Azul' . www.encancha.cl . 22 August 2022 . es . 14 August 2020.
  3. Web site: Visito mis Ríos y Lagos . fundacionfuturo.cl . Fundación Futuro . 22 August 2022 . es . PDF.
  4. Web site: Rubén Marcos . Partidos de La Roja . 22 August 2022 . es.