Sergio Rochet

Sergio Rochet Álvarez (born 23 March 1993) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Uruguayan Primera División club Nacional.

Sergio Rochet
Rochet playing for AZ in September 2016
Personal information
Full name Sergio Rochet Álvarez
Date of birth (1993-03-23) 23 March 1993
Place of birth Nueva Palmira, Uruguay
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Nacional
Number 1
Youth career
Danubio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 AZ 51 (0)
2017–2019 Sivasspor 15 (0)
2019– Nacional 24 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 December 2020

Club career

Rochet started his career with Danubio with whom he made no appearances.

In April 2014, he went to trial with Dutch club AZ as they wanted a goalkeeper to serve as backup for Esteban Alvarado after the departure of Erik Heijblok.[1] On 19 May 2014, he underwent medicals.[2] Finally on 24 May 2014, he was signed by AZ for a contract until 2016.[3]

Rochet made his debut against FC Dordrecht after Alvarado was injured.[4]

References
  1. "Uruguayaans talent wil naar Europa en hoopt op contract bij AZ Lees". Soccernews. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  2. "Uruguayaanse doelman ondergaat medische keuring bij AZ". Soccernews. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  3. "AZ haalt doelman Rochet naar Alkmaar". AZ. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  4. "Dordecht vs AZ". Soccerway. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
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