Jonathan Rodríguez (footballer, born 1993) explained

Jonathan Rodríguez
Full Name:Jonathan Javier Rodríguez Portillo
Birth Date:6 July 1993
Birth Place:Florida, Uruguay
Height:[1]
Position:Forward, winger
Currentclub:Portland Timbers
Clubnumber:14
Youthclubs1:Atlético Florida
Youthclubs2:Peñarol
Years1:2013–2015
Clubs1:Peñarol
Caps1:38
Goals1:16
Years2:2015
Clubs2:→ Benfica (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2015
Clubs3:→ Benfica B (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:7
Years4:2015–2016
Clubs4:Benfica
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:→ Deportivo La Coruña (loan)
Caps5:13
Goals5:0
Years6:2016–2018
Clubs6:Santos Laguna
Caps6:87
Goals6:29
Years7:2019–2021
Clubs7:Cruz Azul
Caps7:95
Goals7:44
Years8:2022
Clubs8:Al-Nassr
Caps8:8
Goals8:1
Years9:2022–2024
Clubs9:América
Caps9:61
Goals9:20
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Portland Timbers
Caps10:27
Goals10:16
Nationalyears1:2014–
Nationalteam1:Uruguay
Nationalcaps1:31
Nationalgoals1:3
Club-Update:2 October 2024
Ntupdate:28 March 2023

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 and the Uruguay national team.

Club career

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.[2]

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]

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]

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

Uruguay
YearAppsGoals
201441
201550
201600
201700
201831
201981
202040
202150
Total293

Scores and results list Uruguay's goal tally first.

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1. 13 October 2014 Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman align=center 3–0 align=center 3–0 Friendly
2. 16 October 2018 Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Japan align=center 3–4 align=center 3–4 2018 Kirin Challenge Cup
3. 6 September 2019 Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica align=center 2–1 align=center 2–1 Friendly

Honours

Benfica

2014–15[19]

Santos Laguna

Clausura 2018

Cruz Azul

Guardianes 2021

2021

2019

2019

América

Apertura 2023[20]

Individual

2020–21[21]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jonathan Rodríguez . Club América . 29 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Footballzz profile. Footballzz. 20 June 2014.
  3. Web site: Jonathan Rodríguez: "Benfica é um Clube enorme, com muitos Sócios" . pt . Jonathan Rodríguez: "Benfica is a huge club, with many members" . 29 January 2014 . . 30 January 2015 . 30 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150130152735/http://www.slbenfica.pt/noticias/detalhedenoticia/tabid/2788/ArticleId/40402/language/pt-PT/Jonathan-Rodriguez-Benfica-e-um-Clube-enorme-com-muitos-Socios.aspx . dead .
  4. Web site: Peñarol explica negócio Jonathan . pt . Peñarol explain Jonathan deal . 2 February 2015 . . 3 February 2015.
  5. Web site: Futebol: Jonathan Rodríguez e Elbio Álvarez são reforços do SL Benfica . pt . Football: Jonathan Rodríguez and Elbio Álvarez join SL Benfica . 29 January 2015 . S.L. Benfica . 29 January 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150130123000/http://www.slbenfica.pt/noticias/detalhedenoticia/tabid/2788/ArticleId/40400/language/pt-PT/Jonathan-Rodriguez-e-Elbio-Alvarez-sao-reforcos-do-SL-Benfica.aspx . 30 January 2015 .
  6. Web site: Benfica B - Oriental (Jornada 29 Segunda Liga 2014-2015) - Liga Portugal . pt . 22 February 2015 . . 22 February 2015.
  7. Web site: Jonathan Rodríguez faz "hat trick" na vitória do Benfica B sobre o Portimonense (4-1) . pt . Jonathan Rodríguez does «hat trick» in Benfica B's win over Portimonense (4-1) . 17 March 2015 . . 18 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160810010541/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=537539 . 10 August 2016 . dead .
  8. Web site: Benfica - Académica (Jornada 28 Liga NOS 2014-2015) - Liga Portugal . pt . . 18 April 2015.
  9. Web site: Principio de acuerdo entre Deportivo y Benfica para la cesión de Jonathan Rodríguez. Agreement in principle between Deportivo and Benfica for the loan of Jonathan Rodríguez. Deportivo's official website. es. 20 August 2015. 20 August 2015.
  10. Web site: Valencia vs. Deportivo La Coruña – 30 August 2015 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 17 July 2020.
  11. News: 10 June 2016. Contratación Jonathan Rodríguez. Jonathan Rodríguez signing. es. Club Santos Laguna. 10 June 2016. 22 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200222112138/https://www.clubsantos.mx/noticias/1242/contratacin-jonathan-rodrguez. dead.
  12. Web site: Santos Laguna vs. Tigres UANL – 18 July 2016 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 17 July 2020.
  13. Web site: Santos Laguna vs. Juárez – 28 July 2016 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 17 July 2020.
  14. Web site: ¿Cuántos goles lleva Jonathan Rodríguez en su carrera?. How many goals has Jonathan Rodríguez scored in his career?. goal.com. 12 July 2020. 17 July 2020.
  15. AlNassrFC_EN. 1481024869944991746. AlNassr has officially signed with the Uruguay National team star Jonathan Rodríguez..
  16. Web site: 'Cabecita' Rodríguez es nuevo refuerzo del América. ESPN México. 21 June 2022.
  17. Web site: Timbers sign forward Jonathan Rodríguez as Designated Player | PTFC. Portland. Timbers. Portland Timbers.
  18. Web site: Luis Suarez nets brace as Uruguay coast to friendly win over Oman . ESPNFC . 13 October 2014 . 13 October 2014 .
  19. Web site: Benfica bicampeão: 28 com as faixas e dois à espera . pt . Benfica back-to-back champion: 28 with the sashes and two await . Cunha . Pedro Jorge . 17 May 2015 . Maisfutebol . 19 May 2015.
  20. Web site: Hernandez . Cesar . Club América extends Liga MX record to 14 titles after defeating Tigres . ESPN . 18 December 2023 . 19 December 2023.
  21. Web site: Jonathan Rodríguez gana Balón de Oro como Jugador del Año y Campeón de Goleo TUDN Liga MX TUDN . 2024-02-05 . www.tudn.com . es.
  22. Web site: Liga MX: León, Pumas y Cruz Azul se 'roban' el 11 ideal del Guardianes 2020. SoyFutbol.com. es. Luis. De la Cruz. 16 December 2020.
  23. Web site: Cruz Azul: Jonathan Rodríguez elegido como el jugador del mes en la Liga MX.
  24. Web site: Tremendo: Jonathan Rodríguez es elegido como el jugador del mes de febrero por Liga MX . 6 March 2020 .
  25. Web site: Jonathan Rodríguez es elegido como el mejor jugador del mes de marzo en la Liga MX. 13 April 2021 .
  26. Web site: Orgullo: Jonathan Rodríguez es candidato a jugador del mes de abril por Liga MX . 10 May 2021 .
  27. Web site: Liga MX unveils its final roster for the 2021 All-Star game. 19 July 2021. AS.

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