Gerardo Alcoba (full name: Gerardo Alcoba Rebollo) is a retired Uruguayan professional footballer who primarily played as a central defender.
- Full name: Gerardo Alcoba Rebollo
- Date of birth: July 23, 1984
- Place of birth: Paysandú, Uruguay
- Nationality: Uruguayan
- Position: Centre-back (central defender)
- Height: around 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Club career highlights
- Early career: Began his professional career in Uruguay with Defensor Sporting (Montevideo).
- Mexican clubs: Played in Mexico for several clubs, most notably for Club Universidad Nacional (UNAM), commonly known as Pumas UNAM, where he featured as a central defender.
- Other clubs: Also had spells with clubs including Club Atlético Colón (Argentina), Atlas (Mexico), and Peñarol (Uruguay) among others during his career.
- Later career and retirement: After spells across South America and Mexico he returned to Uruguay and eventually retired from professional play.
International career
- Alcoba earned caps with the Uruguay national team, appearing in international matches though he was not a long-term fixture in the senior national side.
Playing style
- Known for his physical presence, aerial ability, and defensive positioning typical of a central defender. Provided experience and leadership at the back for club sides.
Notes: Records such as exact appearance and goal totals vary by source and by competition (league, cup, continental). If specific season-by-season statistics, transfer history dates, or appearance counts for Pumas UNAM are needed, those can be provided from reliable statistical sources on request.