Vasco Rocha
Vasco André Moreira da Rocha is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for U.S.C. Paredes.
Club career
Born in Paredes, Porto District, Rocha spent his first six years as a senior competing in the third and fourth divisions of Portuguese football, with hometown's U.S.C. Paredes. In the 2012 off-season he signed for C.D. Aves in the Segunda Liga, making his debut as a professional on 5 August in a 3−1 away loss against C.D. Santa Clara in the Taça da Liga.On 4 June 2014, Rocha signed a three-year contract with Primeira Liga club F.C. Paços de Ferreira. His first match in the competition occurred on 17 August, when he came on as a late substitute in a 2–0 defeat away to S.L. Benfica.
Rocha scored his first goal in the Portuguese top flight on 10 January 2015, contributing to a 2–2 draw at Académica de Coimbra. On 30 April 2017, his 88th-minute individual effort which concluded the 2–1 away win over C.F. Belenenses and certified his team's survival received widespread media coverage.
On 3 May 2017, Rocha agreed to a two-year extension at the Estádio da Mata Real. Halfway through his side's conquest of the 2018–19 LigaPro, he moved on loan to Varzim S.C. for the rest of the season. On 24 February 2019, he was sent off in a goalless draw at Vitória S.C. B.
Aged 31, Rocha joined third-tier side C.D. Trofense on a one-year contract. In June 2021, following their promotion as champions, he renewed his link until 2023.
Rocha returned to Varzim on 12 June 2023.