Óscar Rodríguez (footballer, born 1998) explained

Óscar Rodríguez
Full Name:Óscar Rodríguez Arnaiz
Birth Date:28 June 1998
Birth Place:Talavera de la Reina, Spain
Height:1.74 m
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Leganés
Clubnumber:7
Youthyears1:2006–2009
Youthclubs1:Los Navalmorales
Youthyears2:2009–2017
Youthclubs2:Real Madrid
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Real Madrid B
Caps1:34
Goals1:6
Years2:2017–2020
Clubs2:Real Madrid
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2020
Clubs3:Leganés (loan)
Caps3:61
Goals3:13
Years4:2020–2024
Clubs4:Sevilla
Caps4:31
Goals4:0
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Getafe (loan)
Caps5:18
Goals5:0
Years6:2022–2023
Clubs6:Celta (loan)
Caps6:33
Goals6:2
Years7:2023–2024
Clubs7:Getafe (loan)
Caps7:24
Goals7:2
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Leganés
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Nationalyears1:2014–2015
Nationalteam1:Spain U17
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2016–2017
Nationalteam2:Spain U19
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2016
Nationalteam3:Spain U20
Nationalcaps3:6
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2019–2020
Nationalteam4:Spain U21
Nationalcaps4:8
Nationalgoals4:1
Nationalyears5:2020
Nationalteam5:Spain
Nationalcaps5:2
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:4 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:17 November 2020

Óscar Rodríguez Arnaiz (born 28 June 1998), known as Óscar Rodríguez or simply Óscar, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for La Liga club Leganés.

Club career

Real Madrid

Born in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Óscar joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2009, from CD Los Navalmorales. Ahead of the 2017–18 season, he was promoted to the reserves in Segunda División B.[1]

Óscar made his senior debut on 19 August 2017, starting and being booked in a 1–2 home loss against CF Rayo Majadahonda.[2] He scored his first goal on 11 November, netting the opener in a 2–0 away win against CCD Cerceda.[3]

Óscar made his first-team debut on 28 November 2017, starting in a 2–2 home draw against CF Fuenlabrada, for the season's Copa del Rey.[4] The following 12 July, after being a regular starter in Santiago Solari's Castilla, he renewed his contract until 2023.[5]

Leganés (loan)

On 13 August 2018, Óscar was loaned to La Liga side CD Leganés for the season, being handed the number 27 jersey.[6] He made his debut for the club on 16 September, replacing Diego Rolán in a 0–1 home loss against Villarreal CF.

Óscar scored his first goal in the top tier on 26 September 2018, netting the winner in a 2–1 home win over FC Barcelona. On 31 May 2019, after four goals in 30 league appearances, his loan was extended for a further year.[7]

Óscar ended the 2019–20 campaign as Legas top goalscorer with nine goals, but was unable to avoid team relegation.[8]

Sevilla

In the summer of 2020, Óscar moved to Sevilla for €13.5 million.[9] [10]

Loan to Getafe

On 17 January 2022, Getafe announced the loan signing of Óscar until the end of the 2021–22 season.[11]

Loan to Celta

On 8 July 2022, Celta announced the loan signing of Óscar for the 2022–23 season.[12]

Second loan to Getafe

On 1 September 2023, Óscar returned to Geta on loan for the 2023–24 season.[13]

Leganés return

On 11 August 2024, Óscar returned to Leganés, joining on a free transfer.[14]

International career

After representing Spain at under-17, under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels, Óscar received his first senior call-up on 20 August 2020, for two UEFA Nations League fixtures against Germany and Ukraine.[15] He made his senior debut in the former, in a 1-1 away draw.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Real Madrid Castilla2017–18Segunda División B346346
Real Madrid2017–18La Liga00100010
Leganés (loan)2018–1931410324
2019–2030920329
Total6113306413
Sevilla2020–21La Liga2003260292
2021–221103010150
Total3106270442
Getafe (loan)2021–22La Liga18000180
Celta Vigo (loan)2022–2333231363
Getafe (loan)2023–2412143164
Career total189221767021328

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Spain202020
Total20

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Refuerzos de lujo para el Castilla: Quezada, Manu, Franchu y Dani Gómez. Luxury additions for Castilla: Quezada, Manu, Franchu and Dani Gómez. El Español. es. 31 July 2017. 14 August 2018.
  2. Web site: 1–2: El Castilla pierde en el debut liguero. 1–2: Castilla lose in their league debut. Mundo Deportivo. es. 20 August 2017. 14 August 2018.
  3. Web site: 0–2: Castilla make it three wins in a row at Cerceda. Real Madrid C.F.. 11 November 2017. 14 August 2018.
  4. Web site: El Fuenlabrazo dio en el palo. The Fuenlabrazo hit the post. Diario AS. es. 28 November 2017. 14 August 2018.
  5. Web site: Starlet Oscar Rodriguez extends his contract with Real Madrid until 2023. Marca. 12 July 2018. 14 August 2018.
  6. CD Leganés and Real Madrid reach an agreement for the loan of Óscar Rodríguez. 13 August 2018. 14 August 2018. Leganés.
  7. El C.D. Leganés contará una temporada más con la calidad de Óscar Rodríguez. C.D. Leganés will count one further season with the quality of Óscar Rodríguez. Leganés. es. 31 May 2019. 22 June 2019.
  8. Web site: 'Pocos centrocampistas tienen nueve goles': el segundo entrenador del Leganés elogia a Óscar Rodríguez. 'Few midfielders have nine goals': the assistant manager of Leganés praises Óscar Rodríguez. Tribuna. es. 1 July 2020. 20 August 2020.
  9. News: Agreement for the signing of Óscar Rodríguez. sevillafc.es. 29 August 2020. 29 August 2020.
  10. News: Official Announcement: Óscar Rodríguez. Real Madrid C.F.. 29 August 2020. 29 August 2020.
  11. Web site: 17 January 2022 . COMUNICADO OFICIAL Óscar Rodríguez . 8 July 2022 . getafecf.com . . es.
  12. Web site: 8 July 2022 . LA MEDULAR CELESTE RECIBE EL TALENTO DE ÓSCAR RODRÍGUEZ . 8 July 2022 . rccelta.es . . es.
  13. Web site: Acuerdo con el Getafe CF para la cesión de Óscar Rodríguez. Agreement with Getafe CF for the loan of Óscar Rodríguez. Sevilla FC. es. 1 September 2023. 1 September 2023.
  14. News: Óscar Rodríguez moves on a permanent transfer to CD Leganés. 11 August 2024. 11 August 2024. Sevilla FC.
  15. Web site: OFICIAL Lista de convocados de la Selección española para los partidos de la UEFA Nations League ante Alemania y Ucrania. OFFICIAL List of called-up players by the Spain national team for the UEFA Nations League matches against Germany and Ukraine. SEFutbol. es. 20 August 2020. 20 August 2020. .