Rodrigo Morínigo Explained

Rodrigo Morínigo
Fullname:Rodrigo Mario Morínigo Acosta
Birth Date:7 October 1998
Birth Place:Lambaré, Paraguay
Height:1.87m
Currentclub:Libertad
Clubnumber:12
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Libertad
Years1:2017–
Clubs1:Libertad
Caps1:23
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:Paraguay
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:16 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:28 June 2024

Rodrigo Mario Morínigo Acosta (born 7 October 1998) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Libertad and the Paraguay national team.

Club career

Born in Lambaré, Morínigo was a Libertad youth graduate and was promoted to the main squad in 2017. He made his first team – and Primera División – debut on 15 April 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute for field player Iván Ramírez as Carlos Servin was sent off in a 2–1 home loss to Sportivo Luqueño.[1]

Morínigo spent the following three seasons as a third-choice behind Martín Silva and Servin, later becoming a backup option ahead of Ignacio Don midway through the 2022 season. In March 2024, he became a first-choice after Silva suffered a facial injury.[2]

International career

On 31 May 2024, Morínigo was called up to the Paraguay national team for friendlies against Peru, Chile and Panama.[3]

Morínigo made his debut on 24 June 2024 in a Copa América game against Colombia. He played the full game in Paraguay's 1–2 loss.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
Paraguay202420
Total20

Honours

Libertad

2021 Apertura, 2022 Apertura, 2023 Apertura, 2023 Clausura

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luqueño sorprende en Tuyucuá. Luqueño put on a surprise in Tuyucuá. Paraguayan Football Association. es. 15 April 2018. 19 June 2024.
  2. Web site: El 'sucesor' de Martín Silva en el arco de Libertad. The 'successor' of Martín Silva in Libertad's goal. Versus. es. 1 March 2024. 19 June 2024.
  3. Web site: Gabriel Aguayo y Rodrigo Morínigo fueron llamados por primera vez. Gabriel Aguayo and Rodrigo Morínigo were called up for the first time. D10. es. 31 May 2024. 19 June 2024.
  4. Web site: ESPN. Colombia v Paraguay game report. 24 June 2024.