Roger Suárez Sandoval (born April 2, 1977) is a Bolivian former professional

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who played as a striker. His former clubs include

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, Bolívar,

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and San José in Bolivia,

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in Argentina, and Ecuadorian side

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. Nicknamed "Sucha", Suárez has played for the Bolivia national team between 1996 and 2004, scoring 7 goals in 29 games.

Car accident

On March 20, 2010, after practice, Suárez left with teammate Wilber Zabala in his vehicle. Just a couple of miles from

's training ground, they were hit by a mid-size truck on the passenger side where Suárez was sitting. An ambulance was immediately called by witnesses at the scene, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital where they discovered he had fractured twelve ribs as a result of the collision. He spent five days in the intensive care unit before he regained his consciousness and was able to speak again."Sucha" volvió a hablar después de cinco días en terapia intensiva
eldeber.com.bo He spent 10 months away from the field. Finally, in January 2011 he returned to professional football when he signed for San José. That same year he retired from the sport.

Honours

Oriente Petrolero *

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: 2001 Bolívar * Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano: 2004 (A) Blooming * Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano: 2009 (C)

References

;Sources * * * ;Notes {{DEFAULTSORT:Suarez, Roger 1977 births Living people Footballers from Santa Cruz de la Sierra Bolivian men's footballers Bolivia men's international footballers Bolivian expatriate men's footballers 2001 Copa América players 2004 Copa América players Oriente Petrolero players Club Bolívar players Club Blooming players The Strongest players Club San José players C.D. Cuenca footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Ecuador Club Atlético Aldosivi footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Argentina Men's association football forwards