Alexander Cruzata Rojas (born 26 July 1974) is a Cuban retired footballer.

Alexander Cruzata
Personal information
Full name Alexander Cruzata Rojas
Date of birth (1974-07-26) July 26, 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Cueto, Cuba
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–2008 Holguín
International career
1996–2005 Cuba 74 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 January 2018

Club career

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Born in Cueto, Holguín Province,[1] Cruzata played his entire career for his provincial team Holguín.[2]

International career

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Cruzata made his international debut for Cuba in 1996 and has earned a total of 74 caps, scoring 2 goals.[3] He represented his country in 18 FIFA World Cup qualification matches (1 goal)[4] and played at 4 CONCACAF Gold Cup final tournaments.[2]

His final international appearance was in a 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup group match unsuccessfully contesting Canada.

International goals

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Scores and results list Cuba's goal tally first.[3]
Number Date Location Opponent Score Result Competition
1 14 May 1996 Truman Bodden Sports Complex, George Town, Cayman Islands   Cayman Islands 1-0 5-0 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 8 April 2001 Bourda, Georgetown, Guyana   Guyana 1-0 3-0 2001 Caribbean Cup qualification

References

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  1. ^ News Holguin Alto Cedro, Marcane and Cueto - Cuba Headlines
  2. ^ a b EQUIPO HOLGUINERO DE FÚTBOL - Granma (in Spanish)
  3. ^ a b "Appearances for Cuba National Team". RSSSF.
  4. ^ Alexánder CruzataFIFA competition record (archived)
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