Matías Exequiel Roskopf (born 14 January 1998) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Uruguayan club Central Español.

Matías Roskopf
Personal information
Full name Matías Exequiel Roskopf
Date of birth (1998-01-14) 14 January 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Paraná, Argentina
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2007–2012 Colón
2012–2018 Boca Juniors
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Boca Juniors 0 (0)
2018Torque (loan) 25 (3)
2019 Hermannstadt 0 (0)
2019–2020 Rapid București 17 (3)
2020 Apollon Limassol 1 (0)
2020 Universitatea Cluj 3 (0)
2021 Cavalry FC 0 (0)
2021 Central Español 0 (0)
2022 Colón F.C. 0 (0)
2023 Atlante 4 (0)
International career
Argentina U15
2015 Argentina U17 10 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 December 2020

Club career

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Boca Juniors

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Roskopf started out in the youth ranks of Colón in 2007, prior to joining Boca Juniors five years later.[2] In 2018, Roskopf joined Uruguayan Primera División side Torque on loan.[1][3] He made his professional debut on 3 February, coming on as a second-half substitute against Nacional as Torque lost 2–4.[1] He made his first start on 28 March against Boston River, which was followed by Roskopf scoring the first goals of his senior career in his next start during a 2–0 win over Peñarol on 31 March.[1][4][5] He returned to Boca in December after twenty-five games and three goals as Torque were relegated.[1]

Hermannstadt

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Roskopf joined Romania's Hermannstadt in 2019.[6][7] Roskopf was unable to appear for Hermannstadt in 2018–19 due to registration issues, after the club discovered he didn't have the required paperwork; with the forward subsequently applying for Italian citizenship whilst under contract.[8]

Rapid București

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However, in May 2019, Roskopf signed an agreement to join newly promoted Liga II side Rapid București for 2019–20.[9][10][11] His bow arrived on 20 August in a 3–1 loss to Turris Turnu Măgurele, while his first goal came on 1 September versus CSM Reșița.[1] He departed after three goals in seventeen matches.[1]

Apollon Limassol

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In January 2020, Roskopf agreed a move to Cyprus with Apollon Limassol.[12] He appeared for his debut on 9 February against Enosis Neon Paralimni, participating for thirty-three minutes of a one-goal home defeat.[1] That was his sole appearance in the First Division, in a season that was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic one month later.[1]

Universitatea Cluj

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On 22 August, Roskopf sealed a return to Romanian football with Liga II outfit Universitatea Cluj.[13] After just one start from three appearances, he mutually terminated his contract on 1 November – with the Cluj-Napoca club claiming a return to Boca Juniors was in the pipeline, though that never materialized.[14]

Cavalry FC

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On 30 December 2020, Roskopf signed with Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC.[15] However, due to issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic preventing Roskopf from being able to join the team due to travel restrictions, they mutually agreed to terminate the contract on 15 April 2021 to allow Roskopf to join a new club.[16]

Central Español

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On 24 April 2021, Roskopf signed with Uruguayan Segunda División side Central Español.[17]

International career

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In 2015, Roskopf represented Argentina at the 2015 South American U-17 Championship and 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[1] He scored once in seven matches at the U17 Championship in Paraguay, which preceded three appearances at the subsequent U17 World Cup in Chile.[1] He had previously featured for the U15s, notably at the 2013 South American U-15 Championship, whilst also training against the senior squad before the 2015 Copa América.[2][18][19]

Career statistics

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As of 30 December 2020.[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Boca Juniors 2017–18 Argentine Primera División 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018–19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Torque (loan) 2018 Uruguayan Primera División 25 3 0 0 25 3
Hermannstadt 2018–19 Liga I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rapid București 2019–20 Liga II 17 3 0 0 0 0 17 3
Apollon Limassol 2019–20 First Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Universitatea Cluj 2020–21 Liga II 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Cavalry FC 2021 Canadian Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 46 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 6

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Argentina – M. Roskopf". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Selfie con Matías Roskopf" [Selfie with Matías Roskopf]. Uno Entre Ríos (in Spanish). 23 July 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Matias Ezequiel Roskopf Statistics". BDFA. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  4. ^ "El entrerriano Matías Roskopf fue la figura en el histórico de Atlético Torque a Peñarol" [The entrerriano Matías Roskopf was the figure in the history of Atlético Torque to Peñarol]. Super Deportivo (in Spanish). 3 April 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  5. ^ Pérez, Silvia (6 April 2018). "Roskopf, el alemán de Torque que hace goles y también ñoquis" [Roskopf, the German from Torque who scores goals and also gnocchi]. Ovación (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Internațional argentinian de la Boca Juniors la FC Hermannstadt" [Argentine international from Boca Juniors to FC Hermannstadt]. Tribuna (in Russian). 23 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  7. ^ "Transfer de ultima oră în Liga 1! A fost aproape de FC Botoşani, dar în cele din urmă a semnat cu o altă echipă" [Last hour transfer in the Liga 1! He was close to FC Botoşani, but finally signed with another team]. telekomsport.ro. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  8. ^ "Caz bizar in Liga 1: De ce nu poate fi folosit atacantul adus de la Boca Juniors" [Bizarre case in League 1: Why the striker brought from Boca Juniors cannot be used]. Ziare (in Russian). 3 April 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  9. ^ "Roskopf, al doilea transfer pentru L2" [Roskopf, Second Transfer for L2]. Rapid București (in Russian). 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  10. ^ "Rapid a transferat un atacant crescut de Boca Juniors pentru a ataca Liga I: "Fanii Rapidului sunt precum cei ai Bocai"" [Rapid transferred a striker raised by Boca Juniors to attack Liga I: "Rapid fans are like those of Boca"]. Sport (in Russian). 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  11. ^ "Rapid nu pierde vremea! Al doilea transfer pentru sezonul în care se va încerca promovarea în Liga 1" [Don't waste time fast! The second transfer for the season in which the promotion to League 1 will be tried]. Digi Sport (in Russian). 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  12. ^ "ΕΠΙΣΗΜΟ: Στον Απόλλωνα ο Ροσκόπφ!" [Official: Roskopf to Apollo!]. Sport FM (in Greek). 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  13. ^ ""U" a bătut palma cu atacantul Matias Roskopf" ["U" clapped with striker Matias Roskopf]. Universitatea Cluj (in Russian). 22 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  14. ^ "Mulțumim, Matias Roskopf!" [Thank you, Matias Roskopf!]. Universitatea Cluj (in Russian). 1 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  15. ^ "Argentinian footballer Matías Roskopf signs with Cavalry FC". Cavalry FC. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  16. ^ "Cavalry FC, Matias Roskopf terminate contract due COVID-19 'challenges and constraints'". Canadian Premier League. 15 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Bienvenido Matías Roskopf a Central 2021!" (in Spanish). Central Español. 24 April 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  18. ^ "Sub-15: Argentina y Perú, ya clasificados, empataron en 4–4; Ecuador sacó un triunfo ante Bolivia" [Sub-15: Argentina and Peru, already classified, tied at 4–4; Ecuador got a win against Bolivia]. CONMEBOL (in Spanish). 24 November 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  19. ^ "Conocé los gustos de Matías Roskopf" [Meet the likes of Matías Roskopf]. Argentine Football Association (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 November 2018.
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