Afonso Rodrigues Explained

Afonso Rodrigues
Fullname:Afonso de Oliveira Rodrigues
Birth Date:19 August 2002
Birth Place:Braga, Portugal
Height:1.78 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Famalicão
Youthyears1:2010–2011
Youthclubs1:EF Fernando Pires
Youthyears2:2011–2015
Youthclubs2:Braga
Youthyears3:2015–2023
Youthclubs3:Famalicão
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Famalicão
Caps1:8
Goals1:1
Years2:2024
Clubs2:Paços de Ferreira (loan)
Caps2:8
Goals2:3
Pcupdate:2 July 2024

Afonso de Oliveira Rodrigues (born 19 August 2002) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Primeira Liga club Famalicão.

Professional career

Rodrigues is a youth product of EF Fernando Pires, Braga and Famalicão. On 22 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Famalicão for 3 seasons.[1] He was named the "Player of the Season" for the 2022–23 Liga Revelação, with 14 goals in 22 games.[2] He made his professional debut with them in a 3–2 Taça da Liga loss to Belenenses on 23 July 2023.[3] On his third ever Primeira Liga game, he scored his first senior goal in a 2–1 win over Braga on 11 August 2023.[4] On 28 August 2023, he extended his contract with Famalicão until 2027.[5]

On 25 January 2024, Famalicão sent Rodrigues on loan to Liga Portugal 2 side Paços de Ferreira until the end of the 2023–24 season.[6]

Personal life

Rodrigues is the cousin of the Portugal international footballer Paulo Oliveira.[7]

Playing style

Rodrigues is a versatile forward who can play all across the front line as a winger or striker, and behind the striker as a 10. He's strong on one-on-ones, on the inside and makes smart runs. He is very offensive and always playing forward, loves to give depth and very assertive with his decisions. He's a strong scorer who can also assist well.[4]

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Afonso Rodrigues assina contrato profissional. July 22, 2021.
  2. Web site: Afonso Rodrigues eleito o melhor jogador da Liga Revelação. www.record.pt.
  3. Web site: Cinco golos e drama no apuramento do Belenenses (Taça da Liga). A Bola.
  4. Web site: Afonso Rodrigues marcou ao Braga: "Tem tudo para se afirmar no Famalicão". August 13, 2023. www.ojogo.pt.
  5. Web site: Afonso Rodrigues assina contrato profissional com FC Famalicão. July 26, 2021.
  6. Web site: 25 January 2024 . Afonso Rodrigues chega à Mata Real . Afonso Rodrigues arrives at Mata Real . 25 January 2024 . F.C. Paços de Ferreira . pt-PT.
  7. Web site: Afonso Rodrigues tramou o primo (Famalicão). A Bola.
  8. Web site: Afonso Rodrigues recebe prémios do Sindicato de Jogadores. August 16, 2023.