Sergio Ramon Rochet Alvarez (born 23 March 1993) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Nacional, whom he captains, and the Uruguay national team.
Rochet started his career with Danubio with whom he made no appearances. In April 2014, he went to trial with Dutch club AZ as they wanted a goalkeeper to serve as backup for Esteban Alvarado after the departure of Erik Heijblok. On 19 May 2014, he underwent medicals. Finally on 24 May 2014, he was signed by AZ for a contract until 2016. Rochet made his debut against FC Dordrecht after Alvarado was injured.
On 5 March 2021, Rochet was named in Uruguay senior team's 35-man preliminary squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Argentina and Bolivia. However, CONMEBOL suspended those matches next day amid concern over the COVID-19 pandemic. He made his international debut on 27 January 2022 in a 1–0 win against Paraguay. |
