Bryan Giovanni Róchez Mejía (born 1 January 1995) is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as a striker for Girabola club Petro de Luanda and the Honduras national football team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bryan Giovanni Róchez Mejía | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Tegucigalpa, Honduras | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Petro de Luanda | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Real España | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2014 | Real España | 62 | (30) |
| 2015–2017 | Orlando City | 16 | (3) |
| 2016 | Orlando City B | 10 | (2) |
| 2016 | → Real España (loan) | 15 | (6) |
| 2017 | Atlanta United | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2022 | Nacional | 124 | (44) |
| 2022–2024 | Portimonense | 21 | (1) |
| 2023 | → União de Leiria (loan) | 22 | (11) |
| 2024– | Petro de Luanda | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011 | Honduras U17 | 3 | (2) |
| 2012–2015 | Honduras U20 | 9 | (6) |
| 2014– | Honduras | 27 | (5) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 June 2024 | |||
Club career
editReal España
editBorn in Tegucigalpa and raised in Tornabé, Róchez joined Real España at a young age. After progressing through the club's youth system, he made his senior debut in 2012. His first Liga Nacional appearance for the club came on 13 October 2012, in a 1–1 draw at home against Deportes Savio in the Apertura tournament; He played as a starter and was replaced by Allan Lalín in the 53rd minute.[1] He scored his first goal on 24 March 2013, the equalizer in a 1–1 draw against Marathón in the Sampedran Derby.[2] By the end of the 2013–14 season, Róchez had scored 20 goals for Real España to finish as the second highest goalscorer in the league, a campaign that saw Real España crowned as the Apertura champions.[3][4]
Orlando City
editOn 15 December 2014, Major League Soccer expansion side Orlando City announced the signing of Róchez as a Designated Player, making him one of the youngest Designated Players in MLS history at only 19 years old.[5] He made his MLS debut on 8 March 2015, a 1–1 home draw against fellow newcomers New York City. He entered as a second-half substitute in the 80th minute in place of Lewis Neal.[6] Róchez scored his first goal for The Lions on the following 13 September, in a 3–1 win against Sporting Kansas City.[7]
He was loaned to Orlando City B in March 2016.[8][9] He made his debut on 26 March in Orlando's opening game against Wilmington Hammerheads in the United Soccer League. He came on as a second-half substitute for Richie Laryea, playing 20 minutes in a 2–1 loss.[10] He scored his first goal on 26 April in a 2–1 loss against Harrisburg City Islanders.[11]
Loan return to Real España
editOn 22 July 2016, Róchez returned to Real España on loan after having not made a single appearance for Orlando City during the season.[12] He played his first game on 10 August in a 1–0 loss against Olimpia in the league.[13] 18 days later, he scored his first goal since his return as Real España defeated Honduras Progreso 4–1.[14]
Atlanta United
editOn 17 March 2017, Róchez was waived by Orlando City. However, Róchez was quickly claimed by new expansion side Atlanta United.[15][16]
Nacional
editOn 22 August 2017, Róchez left Atlanta United and joined Portuguese LigaPro club Nacional.[17] He made his debut the following 24 September in a 3–1 away victory against Condeixa in the second round of the Taça de Portugal.[18][19] He made his league debut on 1 October in the 5–4 away defeat to Braga B, he also scored his first goal and Nacional's third.[20] On 29 December 2021, Róchez scored a hat-trick in Nacional's 4–1 home win against Académico de Viseu, in the process becoming the top scorer in the history of the club.[21]
Portimonense
editOn 13 July 2022, Primeira Liga club Portimonense presented the signing of Róchez in a press conference.[22] He made his debut for the club on 27 August, coming on as an extra-time substitute on a 1–0 win away at Marítimo. On 5 May 2023, Róchez scored his first goal for Portimonense, a last-minute equalizer on a 1–1 away draw at Casa Pia.[23]
Loan to União de Leiria
editOn 24 July 2023, União de Leiria, recently promoted to Liga Portugal 2, announced the signing of Róchez from Portimonense on a season-long loan.[24]
International career
editRóchez made his senior national team debut for Honduras on 17 November 2014 in a friendly against China, starting in a 0–0 draw.[25]
In April 2015, he was called up to represent Honduras in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.[26] On 1 June, he scored a brace in the first group stage match of the tournament against Uzbekistan in an eventual 4–3 win.[27] He would feature in all three group stage matches as Honduras were eliminated in the first round.
Career statistics
edit- As of matches played 28 August 2023[28]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real España | 2012–13 | Liga Nacional | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | |||
| 2013–14 | 40 | 20 | — | — | 3[a] | 1 | 43 | 21 | ||||
| 2014–15 | 15 | 8 | — | — | — | 15 | 8 | |||||
| Total | 62 | 30 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 65 | 31 | ||||
| Orlando City | 2015 | MLS | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 3 | ||
| Orlando City B (loan) | 2016 | United Soccer League | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | |||
| Real España (loan) | 2016–17 | Liga Nacional | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | 15 | 6 | |||
| Nacional | 2017–18 | LigaPro | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 6 | ||
| 2018–19 | Primeira Liga | 30 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 32 | 11 | ||
| 2019–20 | LigaPro | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — | 21 | 9 | ||
| 2020–21 | Primeira Liga | 33 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 36 | 7 | |||
| 2021–22 | Liga Portugal 2 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 29 | 16 | ||
| Total | 124 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 134 | 49 | |||
| Portimonense | 2022–23 | Primeira Liga | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 24 | 1 | |
| União de Leiria | 2023–24 | Liga Portugal 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | |
| Career total | 210 | 76 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 227 | 83 | ||
- As of match played 16 June 2024[citation needed]
- Scores and results list Honduras' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Róchez goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 October 2023 | Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 4–0 | 4–0 | 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League | |
| 2 | 17 November 2023 | Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés, Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League | |
| 3 | 26 March 2024 | Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, United States | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly | |
| 4 | 10 June 2024 | Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda | 6–1 | 6–1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 5 | 16 June 2024 | Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, United States | 1–1 | 1–2 | Friendly |
- ^ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League
Honours
editReal España
Nacional
References
edit- ^ Real España vs. Deportes Savio 1 – 1 Soccerway.com; 13 October 2012
- ^ "Real España y Marathón terminaron 1-1" [Real España and Marathón finished 1-1] (in Spanish). Diario Diez. 22 December 2013.
- ^ "Real España gana en los penales y es el nuevo campeón de Honduras" [Real España wins on penalties and is the new champion of Honduras] (in Spanish). La Prensa. 14 December 2013.
- ^ "In Depth: Bryan Róchez Showing His Potential". Orlando City SC. 23 September 2015. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Orlando City Signs Bryan Róchez as MLS Designated Player". Orlando City SC. 15 December 2014. Archived from the original on 30 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Orlando City SC 1, New York City FC 1". Major League Soccer. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "VIDEO: Bryan Róchez anota su primer gol en la MLS con Orlando City" [VIDEO: Bryan Róchez scores his first MLS goal with Orlando City] (in Spanish). Diario Diez. 13 September 2015.
- ^ "Orlando City SC Loan Seven Players to OCB". Orlando City Soccer Club.
- ^ "Orlando City manda al delantero hondureño Bryan Róchez a la USL" [Orlando City sends Honduran forward Bryan Róchez to USL] (in Spanish). Diario Diez. 25 March 2016.
- ^ "Orlando City B Debuts in USL in Front of Passionate Fan Base". Orlando City SC. 27 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "Orlando City B Falls 2-1 to Islanders". Orlando City SC. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "Orlando City SC loan Bryan Rochez to Honduran club Real CD Espana". MLSSoccer.com. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ "Olimpia noquea al Real España y comparte el liderato con Motagua en Honduras" [Olimpia knocks out Real España and shares the lead with Motagua in Honduras] (in Spanish). Diario Diez. 11 August 2016.
- ^ "Domingo Zalazar guía goleada de Real España ante Honduras Progreso" [Domingo Zalazar guides Real España's win against Honduras Progreso] (in Spanish). Diario Diez. 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Orlando City SC Waives Forward Bryan Róchez". Orlando City SC. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Atlanta United claim Bryan Róchez off waivers". Atlanta United FC. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Bryan Rochez assina por três temporadas" [Bryan Rochez signs for three seasons] (in Portuguese). C.D. Nacional. 22 August 2017.
- ^ "Nacional vence Condeixa por 3-1 e segue em frente na taça" [Nacional beats Condeixa by 3-1 and goes ahead in the cup] (in Portuguese). Nacional. 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Hondureño Bryan Róchez debuta en Portugal" [Honduran Bryan Róchez debuts in Portugal] (in Spanish). Diario Más. 25 September 2017.
- ^ "Bryan Róchez rompe la sequía y anota su primer gol en Portugal" [Bryan Róchez breaks drought and scores his first goal in Portugal] (in Spanish). Diario Más. 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Bryan Róchez marca hat-trick y se convierte en el máximo goleador del CD Nacional" [Bryan Róchez scores hat-trick and becomes CD Nacional's top scorer] (in Spanish). La Prensa. 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Oficial: Bryan Róchez es presentado como nuevo jugador del Portimonense de la Primera División de Portugal" [Official: Bryan Róchez is presented as new player of Portimonense of the Portuguese First Division]. Diario Diez (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ "Bryan Róchez, avançado do Portimonense, marca um ano depois" [Bryan Róchez, Portimonense's forward, scores after one year] (in European Portuguese). O Jogo. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Bryan Róchez: bem-vindo" [Bryan Róchez: welcome]. União de Leiria (in European Portuguese). 24 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Honduras cierra minigira por Asia empatando sin goles con China" [Honduras closes Asian mini-tour with goalless draw against China] (in Spanish). Diario Diez. 17 November 2014.
- ^ "¡Listado oficial de la Sub-20 de Honduras para Mundial de Nueva Zelanda!" [Official list of the Honduras U-20 team for the World Cup in New Zealand!] (in Spanish). Diario Diez. 30 April 2015.
- ^ "Rochez brace lifts Honduras to U-20 World Cup win". CONCACAF. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ Bryan Róchez at Soccerway