Frédéric Da Rocha (born 16 September 1974) is a French former professional

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who played as a

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Career

Nantes

From 1996 to 2009 he was a key player for Nantes, winning the

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in 1998–99 and 1999–2000, the national championship in 2000–01 and the

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and 2001. He was an

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and winger who was renowned for his technique. In his time with Nantes, Da Rocha made over 400 appearances for the club.

Boulogne and Carquefou

In the summer of 2009, he joined newly promoted Ligue 1 side Boulogne. After one season with Boulogne, Da Rocha signed for Championnat de France Amateur club Carquefou. He finished his playing career at the end of the 2010–11 season.

References

1974 births Living people French men's footballers Men's association football midfielders FC Nantes players US Boulogne players USJA Carquefou players Ligue 1 players Ligue 2 players Championnat National 2 players {{France-footy-midfielder-stub French people of Portuguese descent Footballers from Gironde