Rubén Noceda

Rubén Noceda was a Paraguayan footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was part of the Paraguay national football team that participated in the 1953 Copa America which was eventually won by Paraguay.

Club career

Noceda started his career in the youth divisions of Presidente Hayes and made his debut in the first team squad in 1946. He played for Presidente Hayes until 1956 and won the only Paraguayan 1st division title in the club's history in 1952. Noceda also played for Peruvian club Atlético Chalaco.

International career

Noceda was selected in Paraguay's squad for the 1953 South American Championship. He played two games in the tournament, against Peru on 8 March, his first cap with Paraguay,and against Uruguay on 12 March.
He played two games for the 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification, both against Uruguay on 14 July 1957,and 28 July 1957. The latter was his fourth and last cap with Paraguay.