Álvaro Rodríguez (footballer, born 2004) explained

Álvaro Rodríguez
Fullname:Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz
Birth Date:14 July 2004
Birth Place:Palamós, Spain
Height:1.93 m[1]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Real Madrid B
Clubnumber:9
Youthyears1:2010–2014
Youthclubs1:Global Palamós
Youthyears2:2014–2015
Youthclubs2:Gironès-Sàbat
Youthyears3:2015–2020
Youthclubs3:Girona
Youthyears4:2020–2022
Youthclubs4:Real Madrid
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Real Madrid B
Caps1:75
Goals1:21
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Real Madrid
Caps2:7
Goals2:1
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Spain U18
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2023
Nationalteam2:Uruguay U20
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:5
Club-Update:23:00, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz (born 14 July 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Primera Federación team Real Madrid Castilla. Born in Spain, he represented both Spain and Uruguay at youth international level.

Early life

Álvaro was born on 14 July 2004 in Palamós, Spain. He is the son of former Uruguayan international footballer Coquito,[2] and a Spanish mother.[3]

Club career

Youth career

Álvaro began his youth career at the age of six with local academy C.F. Global Palamós. After a year-long stint at CEF Gironès-Sàbat, he joined the youth setup of Girona FC. After five years there, he would join La Fábrica at Real Madrid where he would go on to win the 2022 Copa del Rey Juvenil.[4] After impressing with the Juvenil sides, Álvaro made his professional debut for Real Madrid Castilla on 24 October 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 loss at Atlético Sanluqueño.[5] He would make his first start for the reserve side on 8 January 2022, also scoring his first professional goal, in a 3–1 victory over FC Andorra.[6]

Senior career

Álvaro received his first call-up to the senior side on 22 October 2022, remaining on the bench in a 3–1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga.[7] He made his debut for the senior team on 3 January 2023 in a 1–0 Copa del Rey victory over Cacereño.[8]

Álvaro made his La Liga debut for Real Madrid in a 2–0 win against Osasuna on 19 February 2023 in which he made a late assist after another was ruled offside.[9] On 25 February, he scored his first La Liga goal in a 1–1 draw against Atlético Madrid.[10]

International career

Spain

Born in Spain to a father from Uruguay, Álvaro is eligible to represent both countries at the international level.[11] He was included in the squad of the under-18 team for the 2022 Mediterranean Games. Álvaro played all three games and scored one goal as the side finished last in their group.[12]

Uruguay

On 22 August 2022 Álvaro officially committed his international future to the Uruguay national team.[13]

Style of play

Álvaro is a left-footed centre-forward renowned for his height, although he can also play out wide.[14] Marca highlight the fact he excels in his reading of the game, as well as his movement. Álvaro attacks space well and provides good runs for midfielders. Blessed with the Uruguayan attitude, he works tirelessly and is not afraid of putting in a challenge for his side.[15]

Personal life

He is the grand-nephew of former Uruguayan international footballer Climaco Rodríguez.[16]

Career statistics

Club!rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Real Madrid Castilla2021–22Primera División RFEF174174
2022–23Primera Federación24740287
2023–24Primera Federación34103410
Total75210000407921
Real Madrid2022–23La Liga6120000081
2023–24La Liga1010000020
Total71300000101
Career total82223000408922

Honours

Real Madrid

2023–24[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Álvaro. 12 October 2022 . realmadrid.com. Real Madrid.
  2. Web site: 2022-08-19 . "Coquito" Rodríguez, sobre su hijo, Álvaro: "Me dice que no hay otra, que quiere jugar por Uruguay" . 2022-10-12 . ESPN.com.ar . es.
  3. Web site: Carlo Ancelotti 'asciende' a Álvaro Rodríguez. 22 October 2022. DiarioMadridista.com.
  4. Web site: 2-1: Juvenil A claim Copa del Rey crown Real Madrid CF . 2022-10-12 . Real Madrid C.F. - Web Oficial . en.
  5. Web site: McCormack . Kristofer . 2021-10-24 . Player Ratings: Atletico Sanluqueño 3-1 Real Madrid Castilla . 2022-10-12 . Managing Madrid . en.
  6. Web site: Real Madrid Castilla vs FC Andorra, Primera Division RFEF on Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 16:00 UTC . 2022-10-12 . FotMob . en.
  7. Web site: 22 October 2022 . Real Madrid vs. Sevilla - 22 October 2022 . Soccerway.
  8. Web site: 4 January 2023 . Real Madrid 1-0 Cacereno (4 Jan, 2023) Final Score . ESPN . en.
  9. Web site: 18 February 2023 . Álvaro Rodríguez, en cinco minutos, ha participado en más goles en LaLiga que Mariano y Hazard juntos . 18 February 2023 . Marca . es.
  10. Web site: 25 February 2023 . Real Madrid 1–1 Atlético Madrid: Hosts' title hopes dealt further blow by rivals . 25 February 2023 . BBC Sports . en-GB.
  11. Web site: ElPais . Álvaro Rodríguez, del Real Madrid, tomó una decisión y ya sabe a qué selección defenderá . 2022-10-12 . Diario EL PAIS Uruguay . spanish.
  12. Web site: Morocco - Spain 1:1 . 2022-10-12 . www.flashscore.com . en.
  13. Web site: El juvenil Álvaro Rodríguez decidió jugar para la Selección uruguaya . 2022-10-12 . Yahoo Sports . es-ES.
  14. Web site: Radia . Suraj . 2023-02-20 . Who is Alvaro Rodriguez? Real Madrid's new striking sensation . 2023-02-26 . www.footballtransfers.com . en.
  15. Web site: Who is Alvaro Rodriguez? The young starlet that has caught Carlo Ancelotti’s eye at Real Madrid . 2023-02-26 . OneFootball . fr.
  16. Web site: Observador . El . Bailó a Koeman y a Paco Casal, jugaba con zapatos prestados y se entregó al evangelio: la vida de Coquito Rodríguez . 2022-10-12 . El Observador.
  17. News: 4 May 2024 . Real Madrid crowned champions after Barca's defeat at Girona . 13 May 2024 . BBC Sport.
  18. Web site: 6 May 2023 . Real Madrid 2–1 Osasuna: Rodrygo scores twice as Madrid win Copa del Rey . 13 May 2024 . BBC Sport.
  19. News: Champions League: Real Madrid beat Dortmund for 15th title. espn.co.uk. 1 June 2024. 1 June 2024.