Rubén Paz

Ruben Wálter Paz Márquez (born 8 August 1959) is a Uruguayan former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Paz played at two FIFA World Cups for Uruguay and was also South American Footballer of the Year in 1988. He retired in 2006 at the age of 47. He's currently Peñarol's assistant coach.

Ruben Paz
Paz during his time at Racing Club
Personal information
Full name Ruben Wálter Paz Márquez
Date of birth (1959-08-08) 8 August 1959
Place of birth Artigas, Uruguay
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1975–1976 Peñarol de Artigas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1981 Peñarol 157 (53)
1982–1986 Internacional 145 (69)
1986–1987 Racing Paris 6 (0)
1987–1989 Racing Club 53 (17)
1989–1990 Genoa 25 (1)
1990–1993 Racing Club 75 (12)
1994 Rampla Juniors 10 (2)
1995 Frontera Rivera 6 (1)
1995–1996 Godoy Cruz 7 (0)
1996 Wanderers Artigas
1997–2000 Frontera Rivera
2002 Nacional San José de Mayo
2003–2005 Club Atlético Tito Borjas
2006 Pirata Juniors
International career
1979–1990 Uruguay 45 (8)
Medal record
Representing  Uruguay
Copa América
Runner-up1989 Brazil
Mundialito
Winner1980 Uruguay
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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