Patito Rodríguez Explained

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Fullname:Patricio Julián Rodríguez
Height:1.72 m
Birth Date:1990 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Quilmes, Argentina
Currentclub:Bolívar
Clubnumber:17
Position:Left winger, Forward
Youthyears1:2000–2007
Youthclubs1:Independiente
Years1:2008–2012
Caps1:95
Goals1:9
Years2:2012–2016
Caps2:28
Goals2:2
Years3:2013–2014
Clubs3:Estudiantes (loan)
Caps3:27
Goals3:2
Years4:2015
Clubs4:Johor Darul Ta'zim (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:1
Years5:2016–2018
Clubs5:AEK Athens
Caps5:26
Goals5:3
Years6:2018
Caps6:12
Goals6:1
Years7:2018–2019
Caps7:12
Goals7:0
Years8:2020–2021
Caps8:26
Goals8:11
Years9:2022–
Caps9:3
Goals9:1
Pcupdate:3 January 2021

Patricio Julián Rodríguez (pronounced as /es-419/; born 4 May 1990), sometimes referred as Pato Rodríguez pronounced as /es/ or Patito pronounced as /es/, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Bolivian Primera División club Bolívar.

Career

Independiente

Born in Quilmes, Rodríguez began his career on Independiente, joining the club's youth categories in 2000, aged 10. On 10 February 2008, he made his first team debut, in a 0–1 loss against Lanús.[1] On 15 March, he provided an assist for Germán Denis' goal in a 3–1 win against Gimnasia La Plata.[2] On 5 April, he was handed his first start, in a 1–3 loss against Colón.[3]

On 30 August 2009, Rodríguez scored his first and second professional goals, against Atlético Tucumán.[4]

Santos

On 20 July 2012, Rodríguez signed a four-year contract with Brazilian Série A club Santos.[5] [6] On 11 August, he made his debut for Peixe, scoring the first goal in a 2–2 draw against Atlético-GO.[7]

On 31 July 2013, Rodríguez signed with Estudiantes de La Plata, in a season-long loan deal.[8] He returned to Santos in the 2014 summer, but was sparingly used.

On 19 February 2015, Rodríguez was loaned to Johor Darul Ta'zim until November.[9]

AEK Athens

On 20 July 2016, Rodríguez signed a two-year contract with Greek side AEK Athens, with an annual salary of €500,000.[10] He made his official debut against Xanthi, providing his teammates with 2 assists and helping his team secure a comfortable 4–1 win.[11]

On 14 October 2016, AEK's winger was suspended with a three-match ban for his unprofessional behavior against Diogo Figueiras in a 3–0 away loss in the derby clash against Olympiakos.[12] On 5 November 2016, he scored his first goal in a 2–2 home draw against Atromitos.[13] On 10 December 2016, he scored in a 4–0 win against Levadiakos. On 13 April 2017 Patito scored the winning goal in a 2–1 Greek Cup semifinals first leg away win against champions Olympiacos.[14] Despite the rumours from the beginning of 2017–18 season, it was reported Rodríguez would remain a member of AEK until the end of the season, when his current contract with the historic club expires.[15] Eventually on 8 December 2017, he released from the club by mutual consent.[16]

Newcastle Jets

On 22 December 2017, Newcastle Jets announced signing Rodríguez as an injury replacement in the January transfer window, replacing their injured marquee Ronald Vargas.[17] He scored on his debut for Newcastle Jets in a 2–0 win over rivals Central Coast Mariners.[18] Following Vargas's recovery from injury and re-signing with Newcastle Jets, the club announced Rodríguez's release on 16 May 2018.[19]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Independiente2007–08Primera División8085
2008–09100105
2009–10282282
2010–1128416[20] 1445
2011–122131[21] 01[22] 0233
Subtotal959001711011310
Santos2012Série A2022[23] 0222
201320300011[24] 0160
20146010000070
20150000000000
20160000006060
Subtotal2824020170512
Estudiantes (loan)2012–13Primera División1010
2013–14272272
Johor (loan)2015Malaysia Super League71000071
AEK Athens2016–17Superleague Greece2436100304
2017–1820102[25] 050
AEK total263712000354
Newcastle Jets2017–18A-League121121
Moreirense2018–19Primeira Liga1010
Career total1961812121118024720

Honours

Independiente
Santos

Notes and References

  1. http://espnfc.com/en/gamecast/235430/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=null Lanús 1-0 Independiente
  2. http://espnfc.com/en/gamecast/235479/gamecast.html?soccernet=true&cc=null Independiente 3-1 Gimnasia La Plata
  3. http://espnfc.com/en/gamecast/235512/gamecast.html?soccernet=true&cc=null Independiente 1-3 Colón
  4. https://archive.today/20130103054145/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=276671&cc=3888 Match report: Atlético Tucumán 2-4 Independiente
  5. Web site: Santos wait on Independiente for Rodriguez debut. Daniel Edwards. 4 August 2012. Goal.com. 21 September 2012.
  6. Web site: Santos FC acerta contratação do meia-atacante Pato Rodriguez. Santos signs winger Pato Rodríguez. Santos FC. 20 July 2012. 29 May 2013. Portuguese.
  7. Web site: Atlético-GO aperta, mas argentinos salvam o Santos da derrota. Atlético-GO puts pressure, but Argentines saves Santos from defeat. Globo Esporte. 11 August 2012. 29 May 2013. Portuguese.
  8. Web site: Pato Rodriguez é emprestado para o Estudiantes, da Argentina . Pato Rodríguez is loaned to Estudiantes . Santos FC . 5 August 2013 . 6 August 2013 . Portuguese.
  9. Web site: Patito revela acerto com clube da Malásia e atrito com Enderson. Patito unveils signing with Malaysian club and altercation with Enderson. Globo Esporte. pt. 19 February 2015. 26 February 2015.
  10. http://www.aekfc.gr/newsdetails/pato-rontrigkes-gia-dyo-chronia-48082.htm?lang=en&path=-342558362 AEK signs Pato Rodriguez
  11. Web site: ΑΕΚ - Ξάνθη 4-1 | Gazzetta.
  12. Web site: Καμπάνα τριών αγωνιστικών για Πατίτο! | Gazzetta.
  13. Web site: ΑΕΚ - Ατρόμητος 2-2 (Vid) | Gazzetta.
  14. News: http://www.tovima.gr/sports/article/?aid=873871 . el:Κύπελλο Ελλάδας: Ολυμπιακός - ΑΕΚ 1 - 2 . 13 April 2017. el.
  15. News: Patito Rodriguez to remain at AEK until the end of 2017-18 season . 22 September 2017.
  16. News: Τέλος και επίσημα ο Πατίτο από την ΑΕΚ . 8 December 2017.
  17. Web site: Jets sign Neymar's former teammate Rodriguez. SBS. The World Game. 22 December 2017.
  18. News: Newcastle Jets rob Central Coast Mariners 2–0 in A-League F3 derby . Emma. Kemp. Stuff.co.nz. 10 January 2018.
  19. Web site: Newcastle Jets farewell Argentine Rodriguez. SBS. The World Game. 16 May 2018.
  20. Eight appearances in the Copa Sudamericana, eight in the Copa Libertadores
  21. Appearance in the Copa Sudamericana
  22. Appearance in the Suruga Bank Championship
  23. Appearances in the Recopa Sudamericana
  24. Appearances in the Campeonato Paulista
  25. One appearance in the Champions League, one appearance in Europa League
  26. Web site: Independiente vs. Goias 3-1. Soccerway. Global Sports Media. 5 February 2013.