Rubén Marcos
Chilean footballer (1942–2006)
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Héctor Rubén Marcos Peralta (6 December 1942 – 14 August 2006), known as Rubén Marcos, was a Chilean footballer 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]
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Marcos in 1966 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Héctor Rubén Marcos Peralta | ||
| Date of birth | 6 December 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Osorno, Chile | ||
| Date of death | 14 August 2006 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Osorno, Chile | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
Career
Marcos was born in Osorno, Chile. During his career, he 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.
On 6 April 1965, Marcos was one of the constituent footballers of SIFUP [es], the trade union of professionales footballers in Chile, alongside fellows such as Pedro Araya, Manuel Astorga, Juan Rodríguez Vega, among others.[4]
In 1999, he performed as President, interim coach and director of Provincial Osorno.[5]
Death
Marcos died of a heart attack in Osorno at age 63.[1]
Legacy
Estadio Rubén Marcos Peralta at Osorno was named after him.[2]
Honors
Universidad de Chile
- Primera División de Chile: 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1969
- Copa Francisco Candelori: 1969
- Torneo Metropolitano de Chile: 1968, 1969
Chile[6]
- Copa del Pacífico: 1965, 1968
