Randall Rodríguez Explained

Randall Rodríguez
Fullname:Randall Jonas Rodríguez Lucas[1]
Birth Date:29 November 2003
Birth Place:Maldonado, Uruguay
Height:1.88 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Vélez Sarsfield
Clubnumber:12
Youthclubs1:Peñarol
Years1:2024
Clubs1:Peñarol
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Vélez Sarsfield
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2018–2019
Nationalteam1:Uruguay U17
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–2023
Nationalteam2:Uruguay U20
Nationalcaps2:39
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2024
Nationalteam3:Uruguay U23
Nationalcaps3:6
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2024–
Nationalteam4:Uruguay A'
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:1 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:31 May 2024

Randall Jonas Rodríguez Lucas (born 29 November 2003) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Argentine Primera División club Vélez Sarsfield.

Club career

Born in Maldonado,[2] Rodríguez was part of the Peñarol under-20 team which won the 2022 U-20 Copa Libertadores. In the final, he saved two penalties against Independiente del Valle to help his side secure the title.[3] He was also in goal when his team suffered a 1–0 loss in the 2022 Under-20 Intercontinental Cup match against Benfica.[4]

In June 2022, Rodríguez renewed his contract with Peñarol until December 2024.[5] On 18 April 2024, he made his official debut for the club in a 3–1 cup defeat to the Montevideo City Torque.[6]

On 31 July 2024, Rodríguez came to Argentina to join Vélez Sarsfield.[7]

International career

Rogriguez played for Uruguay at the 2023 South American U-20 Championship held in Colombia, and began in January 2023.[8] He was then the first choice goalkeeper of the Uruguayan side that won the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[9]

In June 2023, he received his first call-up to the Uruguayan senior national team by manager Marcelo Bielsa.[10] In January 2024, he was named in Uruguay's squad for the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.[11] In May 2024, he was named in the first ever squad of the Uruguay A' national team.[12] He made his Uruguay A' debut on 31 May 2024 in a goalless draw against Costa Rica.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Peñarol2023UPD0010000010
2024UPD10000010
Career total1010000020

Honours

Peñarol U20

Uruguay U20

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Uruguay (URU) . FIFA . 22 . 22 May 2023 . 11 June 2023.
  2. Web site: In good hands: Peñarol renewed Randall Rodríguez's contract. 10 June 2023. EPSN. June 24, 2022.
  3. Web site: RANDALL RODRÍGUEZ, PEÑAROL'S HERO IN THE CUP FINAL. OneFootball. Leo. Cabrera. February 21, 2022. 10 June 2023.
  4. Web site: Randall Rodriguez after the final: "People filled the stadium and we couldn't meet them". Futbol.com. 10 June 2023.
  5. Web site: Randall Rodriguez renewed. June 24, 2022. June 10, 2023. Padreydecano.com.
  6. Web site: Así fue el debut de Randall Rodríguez en Peñarol. es. 18 April 2024. 27 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Randall Rodríguez fue presentado como nuevo jugador de Vélez Sarsfield. es. 1 August 2024. 4 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Randall Rodríguez joins first. Padreydecano.com. 10 June 2023. 17 February 2023.
  9. Web site: Lopesino . Juan . 12 June 2023 . Luciano Rodríguez vale un Mundial . 12 June 2023 . . es.
  10. Web site: Uruguay boss Bielsa names 14 newcomers for friendlies. 3 June 2023. 10 June 2023.
  11. Web site: Lista final para el CONMEBOL Preolímpico 2024. es. 5 January 2024. 5 January 2024.
  12. Web site: Uruguay dio a conocer su lista de convocados para la Selección del medio local. 26 May 2024. 30 May 2024.
  13. Web site: Amistoso: la selección uruguaya del medio local empató sin goles ante Costa Rica. 31 May 2024. 1 June 2024.
  14. Web site: Peñarol, campeón de la CONMEBOL Libertadores Sub 20. 21 February 2022. 11 June 2023.
  15. Web site: 11 June 2023 . Uruguay es Campeón del Mundo . 12 June 2023 . Uruguayan Football Association.
  16. Web site: Uruguay vicecampeón del CONMEBOL SUB20. 12 February 2023. 12 June 2023.