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.
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]
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Chile[4]
Estadio Rubén Marcos Peralta at Osorno was named after him.[2]