Rubén Noceda (11 May 1931 – 8 April 2007) was a

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from

Paraguay Paraguay (; ), officially the Republic of Paraguay ( es, República del Paraguay, links=no; gn, Tavakuairetã Paraguái, links=si), is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to th ...

. Noceda was born in 1931 in

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. He 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

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vian club

Atlético Chalaco The club is the first soccer representative of the first port of Peru, Callao, which laid the foundations for future Chalacos clubs, going from being a school club to being a professional club, gaining recognition, prestige and trust among fan ...

. Noceda was part of the

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that participated in the 1953 Copa America which was eventually won by Paraguay.Paraguay pierde a dos próceres: Leguizamón y Noceda
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1931 births 2007 deaths Paraguayan footballers Paraguay international footballers Paraguayan expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Peru Atlético Chalaco footballers Association football goalkeepers {{Paraguay-footy-goalkeeper-stub