What the Others Think about Roque

"Although Paraguay didn't perform very well in Copa America, the striker Roque Santa Cruz was a surprise to the people...he is regarded as the hope of Paraguay National Team."
--Apple Daily

"In this age group there are very few players of his class. The *10 million will pay off."
--Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, vice-president of FC Bayern Munich

"He is another Marco Van Basten."
--Jupp Heyneckes, former coach of FC Bayern Munich

"...his burst of acceleration is devastating and his dribbling skills are extraodrinary for a man of his height...he will widespread his country's bid to qualify for the next World Cup."
--Four Four Two

"Right now I cannot see anyone anywhere who is capable of performances at this age besides Roque."
--Uli Hoeness, manager of FC Bayern Munich

"Santa Cruz is extremely fit--a quick and mobile attacker. Not only that, he is also supported by a strong family which allows him to recover mentally from the stresses and strains of professional football."
--Michael Henke, assistant coach of FC Bayern Munich

"Roque ist sehr furios in die Vorbereitung gestartet. Deutet immer wieder seine riesigen Möglichkeiten an und ich denke wenn er unverletzt bleibt, wird er diese auch zum Tragen bringen. Ich gehe auch davon aus, dass er mehr Einsätze haben wird als im letzte Jahr. Aber natürlich hängt das auch an ihm selbst."
--Michael Henke, assistant coach of FC Bayern Munich

"Bifitting his beanpole build, Santa Cruz is a constant threat in the air. More surprising are his tight ground skills, superb right foot and burst of acceleration. It is astonishing to think that he has only just turned 19."
--Soccer World

"Das ist das größte Talent, das ich je gesehen habe!"
--Franz Beckenbauer, president of FC Bayern Munich

"Es un delantero joven que tiene una gran vision para el gol y muy buena presencia en el area."
--Pele

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