Zergio Roquet is a professional Uruguayan footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
He joined AZ Alkmaar in 2014, where he began to make his mark in European football.
Before AZ, he played for Danubio F.C. from 2012 to 2014.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Sergio Ramón Rochet Álvarez, known as Zergio Roquet, is an Uruguayan professional footballer born to pursue a career as a goalkeeper. He began his journey in football with Danubio F.C., where he initially struggled to make appearances but laid the groundwork for his future endeavors. In 2014, he caught the attention of Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, where he signed a contract after a successful trial, marking the beginning of his international career.
Professional Milestones
At AZ Alkmaar, Rochet made his debut against FC Dordrecht, stepping in as a backup goalkeeper. His career took a significant turn when he joined Internacional in July 2023, where he quickly made an impact by scoring the winning penalty in a Copa Libertadores match against River Plate. Despite facing challenges, including injuries and the club's struggles during severe floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Rochet remained a key player, participating in relief efforts while maintaining his position as the starting goalkeeper.
International Career
Rochet's international career began with the Uruguay national team, where he made his debut in January 2022. He was selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad, showcasing his skills by keeping clean sheets in two matches and saving a crucial penalty against Ghana. His contributions continued as he was named in the squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, solidifying his role as a vital player for Uruguay.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout his career, Rochet has achieved notable honors, including multiple championships with Nacional and a third-place finish in the 2024 Copa América. His individual accolades include being named in the Uruguayan Primera División Team of the Year for three consecutive years, highlighting his consistent performance and impact on the field.
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Career & Clubs
Rochet started his career with Danubio with whom he made no appearances.
AZ Alkmaar
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. On 19 May 2014, he underwent medicals. Finally on 24 May 2014, he was signed by AZ for a contract until 2016. Rochet made his debut against FC Dordrecht after Alvarado was injured.
Internacional
On 13 July 2023, Internacional officially announced Rochet's signing until December 2026. The Brazilian club agreed to pay a US$1.6 million transfer fee to Nacional. On 8 August 2023, he scored the winning penalty in the shootout against River Plate in the 2023 Copa Libertadores round of 16. Rochet started the next year with an injured torso, meaning he'd only make his season debut on 25 March as Inter got knocked out by Juventude in the Campeonato Gaúcho semifinals. He'd retain his position as the starting goalkeeper, even as the club suffered the effects of the severe floods in Rio Grande do Sul in May: during this time, Rochet, as well as other players, participated in the relief efforts while football had been postponed. Rochet missed 12 Internacional matches between June and July while serving Uruguay during the 2024 Copa América in the United States. He would make his team return on 16 July, during a loss to Rosario Central in the Sudamericana Play-Offs. Rochet would then play in 14 times during Internacional's memorable…
Club
As of match played 12 May 2026
International
As of match played 26 June 2026
On 5 March 2021, Rochet was named in the Uruguay national team's 35-man preliminary squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Argentina and Bolivia. However, CONMEBOL suspended those matches next day amid concern over the COVID-19 pandemic. He made his international debut on 27 January 2022 in a 1–0 win against Paraguay. He was picked for the 2022 World Cup squad and started all three of Uruguay’s games, keeping a clean sheet in two of them. He also saved an André Ayew penalty against Ghana, but it was not enough for Uruguay to qualify for the round of 16. On 31 May 2026, Rochet was named in Uruguay's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Club
- AZ Alkmaar (2014–)
- Club
- Danubio F.C. (2012–2014)
- Club
- Uruguay national under-20 football team (2012–2012)
- National team
- Uruguay
Legacy
AZ
KNVB Cup runner-up: 2016–17 Nacional
Uruguayan Primera División: 2019, 2020, 2022 Supercopa Uruguaya: 2021 Uruguay
Copa América third place: 2024 Internacional
Campeonato Gaúcho: 2025 Individual
Uruguayan Primera División Team of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2022
Clubs
- AZ Alkmaar2014current
- Danubio F.C.2012–2014
- Uruguay national under-20 football team2012–2012
Played together with
- Abdelkrim El HadriouiAZ Alkmaar · 1998–2002
Abdiel ArroyoDanubio F.C. · 2017–2017- Achille VaarnoldAZ Alkmaar · 2015
Adam MaherAZ Alkmaar · 2010–2013
Adil RamziAZ Alkmaar · 2004–2006- Adrián BalboaDanubio F.C. · 2014–2015
- Adrián GuninoDanubio F.C. · 2008–2011
- Agustín PeñaDanubio F.C. · 2014
- Agustín VianaDanubio F.C. · 2015
Alair Cruz VicenteAZ Alkmaar · 2001–2004
Albert GuðmundssonAZ Alkmaar · 2018–2022- Alberto CardaccioDanubio F.C. · 1970–1974
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Identifiers & aliases
Sergio Ramón Rochet Álvarez is an Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Internacional and Uruguay national team. He represented Uruguay at the 2022, and 2026 World Cups.
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