Juan de Dios (Roque) was born on September 15, 1995, in Abasolo, Guanajuato. He began his soccer journey at San Benito High School in 2014, playing as a midfielder or forward/winger. His passion for the sport was ignited in the 8th grade, inspired by watching his brother play. Juan's skills were further honed with guidance from his father, a soccer player, and his mother, a track runner.

He gained valuable experience playing for an independent team in San Jose and participated in leagues across Hollister, Salinas, Gilroy, Watsonville, Los Banos, and San Jose. Juan's dedication led to numerous trophies and medals in various tournaments. Notably, he achieved success with his young team, Chivitas, winning the championship at the Betabel Soccer League. His journey taught him that hard work creates opportunities, both on and off the field.