Héctor Rubén Marcos Peralta (6 December 1942 – 14 August 2006), known as Rubén Marcos, was a Chilean footballer who played as a midfielder. Usually a central midfielder, he was well known for his versatility and stamina. Capable both in attack and defense, Marcos was also technically skilled and is one of the most highly regarded Chilean midfielders.
Career Marcos was born in Osorno, Chile. During his career, he played for Universidad de Chile and Palestino in Chile and for Emelec in Ecuador. He also played for the Chile national football team and took part in the 1966 FIFA World Cup (where he scored two goals) and the South American Championship 1967.
On 6 April 1965, Marcos was one of the constituent footballers of , the trade union of professionales footballers in Chile, alongside fellows such as Pedro Araya, Manuel Astorga, Juan Rodríguez Vega, among others.
In 1999, he performed as President, interim coach and director of Provincial Osorno.
Death Marcos died of a heart attack in Osorno at age 63.
Legacy Estadio Rubén Marcos Peralta at Osorno was named after him.
Honors Universidad de Chile Primera División de Chile: 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1969
: 1968, 1969
Chile Copa del Pacífico: 1965, 1968
References
External links
Rubén Marcos at PartidosdelaRoja