| Season | Team | Position | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Nacional Asuncion |
Attacker | 24 |
| 2015 |
Malaga |
Attacker | — |
| 2015 |
Paraguay |
Attacker | — |
| 2014 |
Malaga |
Attacker | — |
| 2013 |
Malaga |
Attacker | — |
| 2012 |
Manchester City |
Attacker | — |
| 2012 |
Malaga |
Attacker | — |
| 2011 |
Manchester City |
Attacker | — |
| 2011 |
Real Betis |
Attacker | — |
| 2010 |
Manchester City |
Attacker | — |
| 2010 |
Blackburn |
Attacker | — |
| 2010 |
Paraguay |
Attacker | — |
R. Santa Cruz
Nacional Asuncion
44
Aug 16, 1981
Asunción, Paraguay
189 / 80
Paraguay
Attacker
Paraguay
Attacker
Player Profile
Hailing from Paraguay, R. Santa Cruz is a 44-year-old attacker born on August 16, 1981. Standing at 189 cm and weighing 80 kg, he currently plays for Nacional Asuncion. In the 2026 Division Profesional - Clausura season, he made 5 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 0 assists, with an average rating of 6.72. Across 11 recorded seasons, he has made 149 appearances, scoring 29 goals and providing 1 assists.
His statistical profile highlights a prolific scorer with 1.06 goals per 90 minutes, reliable in possession with 85.0% passing accuracy, and physically engaged (15.2 duels per 90, 25.6% win rate).
Team History
Season History
| Season | League | Team | Apps | G | A | Shots | Key P | Y | R | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Division Profesional - Clausura | Nacional Asuncion | 5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.72 |
| 2015 | La Liga | Malaga | 17 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6.58 |
| 2015 | Copa America | Paraguay | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | La Liga | Malaga | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | La Liga | Malaga | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | La Liga | Malaga | 31 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | Premier League | Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | La Liga | Real Betis | 33 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | Premier League | Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | Premier League | Manchester City | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | World Cup | Paraguay | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Career Total | 149 | 29 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — | ||
Achievements
21
Total Titles
0
Individual Awards
Team Honors
Premier League
Manchester City
9
Champion
4
Runner-up
17
Seasons
Title Seasons
2026, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2013, 2011
Runner-up Seasons
2025, 2019, 2014, 2012
UEFA Champions League
Manchester City
8
Champion
3
Runner-up
16
Seasons
Title Seasons
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015
Runner-up Seasons
2016, 2014, 2013
UEFA Europa League
Real Betis
2
Champion
1
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Title Seasons
2022, 2018
Runner-up Seasons
2021
FIFA Club World Cup
Manchester City
1
Champion
0
Runner-up
2
Seasons
Title Seasons
2025
UEFA Champions League
Malaga
1
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
Title Seasons
2012
Copa America
Paraguay
0
Champion
1
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Runner-up Seasons
2015
Division Profesional - Clausura
Nacional Asuncion
0
Champion
1
Runner-up
1
Seasons
Runner-up Seasons
2026
League Cup
Manchester City
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
16
Seasons
FA Cup
Manchester City
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
15
Seasons
La Liga
Real Betis
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
15
Seasons
La Liga
Malaga
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
9
Seasons
Segunda División
Malaga
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
7
Seasons
Recent Form
D
D
D
W
W
40%
Win Rate
7
Goals (1.4/m)
2
Clean Sheets
Deportivo Recoleta 
Olimpia 
Independiente F.b.c. 
Sportivo Ameliano 
2 de Mayo 
Rubio NU Comments
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Future legend Future legend ngl R. Santa Cruz is world class imo ⚽ 👏