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Jonathan Rodríguez (footballer, born 1993)
Uruguayan footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jonathan Javier Rodríguez Portillo (born 6 July 1993) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers.[2]
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Club career
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Peñarol
Born in Florida, Uruguay, Rodríguez began his career with local club Peñarol in Uruguayan Primera División. In his first season, he scored 0 goals in 27 matches. He also made appearances for the club in Copa Libertadores.[citation needed]
Benfica
On 29 January 2015, Rodríguez joined Portuguese champions S.L. Benfica on a loan deal until 30 June 2017.[3] Penãrol's president, Juan Pedro Damiani, said that Benfica paid €2 million for 40% of Rodríguez's economic rights, with the remaining 60% totalling €4.4 million.[4] Rodríguez joined Benfica along with countryman Elbio Álvarez, a former Peñarol player.[5]
On 22 February 2015, Rodríguez debuted for Benfica B and scored twice in a home win against Oriental (3–0) in Segunda Liga.[6] On 18 March, he scored a hat-trick in a home win against Portimonense (4–1).[7] On 11 April 2015, Rodríguez debuted for the first-team, as a substitute, in a home win against Académica (5–1) in Primeira Liga.[8]
On 20 August 2015, Rodríguez was loaned out to Deportivo de La Coruña for one season.[9] He made 13 league appearances throughout the duration of the loan, the first of which was a stint off the bench replacing Juanfran in a 1-1 draw with Valencia.[10]
Santos Laguna
On 10 June 2016, he signed for Mexican club Santos Laguna on a permanent deal.[11] Rodríguez made his competitive debut for the club on 18 July 2016, playing the entirety of a 1-1 draw with Tigres.[12] He scored his first goal for the club a week and a half later, converting a penalty in the 19th minute of a 1-1 draw with FC Juárez in the Copa MX.[13] The 2017–18 season was Rodríguez's most prolific with the club, as he scored 16 goals across all competitions.[14]
Cruz Azul
On 19 December 2018, Rodríguez completed a permanent move to Cruz Azul.
Al-Nassr
On 11 January 2022, Rodríguez joined Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr.[15]
América
On 20 June 2022, Rodríguez returned to Mexico and joined Club América on a permanent transfer.[16]
Portland Timbers
On 20 March 2024, Rodríguez signed with Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers on a deal keeping him at the club until at least 2026.[17]
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International career
Rodríguez scored his first international goal for Uruguay in a 3–0 victory over Oman on 13 October 2014.[18]
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 16 November 2021[2]
- Scores and results list Uruguay's goal tally first.
Honours
Benfica
Santos Laguna
Cruz Azul
América
Individual
- Liga MX Balón de Oro: 2020–21[21]
- Liga MX Golden Boot: Guardianes 2020
- Liga MX Best XI: Guardianes 2020,[22] Guardianes 2021
- Liga MX Player of the Month: September 2020,[23] February 2020,[24] March 2021[25] April 2021[26]
- Liga MX Best Forward: 2020–21
- Liga MX All-Star: 2021[27]
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