Rodrigo Riquelme (footballer, born 2000) explained

Rodrigo Riquelme
Full Name:Rodrigo Riquelme Reche[1]
Birth Date:2 April 2000
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Height:1.74 m
Position:Winger, wing-back
Currentclub:Atlético Madrid
Clubnumber:17
Youthclubs1:Zaragoza
Youthclubs2:Rayo Vallecano
Youthyears3:2010–2019
Youthclubs3:Atlético Madrid
Years1:2019–2020
Clubs1:Atlético Madrid B
Caps1:22
Goals1:5
Years2:2019–
Clubs2:Atlético Madrid
Caps2:35
Goals2:3
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:AFC Bournemouth (loan)
Caps3:16
Goals3:1
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Mirandés (loan)
Caps4:36
Goals4:7
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Girona (loan)
Caps5:34
Goals5:4
Nationalyears1:2022–2023
Nationalteam1:Spain U21
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:5
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Spain
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:25 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:19 November 2023

Rodrigo Riquelme Reche (born 2 April 2000), also known as Roro, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger or wing-back for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Spain national team.

Club career

Atlético Madrid

Born in Madrid, Riquelme joined Atlético Madrid's youth setup in 2010 at the age of ten, after representing Rayo Vallecano and Real Zaragoza.[2] He made his debut with the reserves on 16 March 2019, playing the last five minutes of a 1–0 Segunda División B away loss against SD Ponferradina.[3]

Riquelme made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 1 September 2019, coming on as a late substitute for Thomas Lemar in a 3–2 home win over SD Eibar.[4]

Loan to Bournemouth

On 1 October 2020, Riquelme joined English Championship club AFC Bournemouth on a season-long loan, with Bournemouth having the option to make the move permanent.[5] [6] He made his debut for the club as a substitute in a 1–1 away draw against Cardiff City.[7] He scored his first goal for Bournemouth in a 1–1 draw with Derby County on 31 October 2020.[8] Riquelme made his first start for the club in a 3–2 home loss to Preston.[9]

Loan to Mirandés

On 30 August 2021, Riquelme moved to Segunda División side CD Mirandés on loan for the 2021–22 campaign.[10] He was a regular starter for the side, scoring eight goals and providing 12 assists during the season.[11]

Loan to Girona

On 1 August 2022, Riquelme was loaned to top tier side Girona FC for one year, after renewing his contract with Atleti until 2028.[12]

Career statistics

Club

Club!rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlético Madrid B2018–19Segunda División B1010
2019–20Segunda División B21510225
Total22510235
Atlético Madrid2019–20La Liga1010000020
2023–24La Liga343418010474
Total353518010494
AFC Bournemouth (loan)2020–21Championship16131192
Mirandés (loan)2021–22Segunda División36731398
Girona (loan)2022–23La Liga34411355
Career total14320124802016524

International

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL – Squad List 2020/21: AFC Bournemouth – In Squad Players . English Football League . 4 . 1 March 2021.
  2. News: Rodrigo Riquelme, el nuevo 'Griezmann' del Atlético. Rodrigo Riquelme, the new 'Griezmann' of Atlético. Sport. es. 21 July 2019. 3 September 2019.
  3. Web site: Ponferradina vs. Atlético Madrid II - 16 March 2019 - Soccerway . 2023-12-01 . int.soccerway.com.
  4. News: Rodrigo Riquelme makes first team debut. Atlético Madrid. 1 September 2019. 3 September 2019.
  5. News: Rodrigo Riquelme: Atletico Madrid winger joins Bournemouth on loan . BBC Sport . 1 October 2020 . 1 October 2020.
  6. Web site: Riquelme joins the Cherries. 2 October 2020. AFCB.
  7. Web site: Cardiff City 1-1 AFC Bournemouth. 21 October 2020 . BBC. 11 November 2020.
  8. Web site: Bournemouth 1-1 Derby . 31 October 2020 . BBC. 31 October 2020.
  9. Web site: AFC Bournemouth 2-3 Preston North End. 1 December 2020 . BBC. 3 December 2020.
  10. Web site: Acuerdo con el Mirandés para la cesión de Riquelme. Agreement with Mirandés for the loan of Riquelme. Atlético Madrid. es. 30 August 2021. 30 August 2021.
  11. Web site: Rodrigo Riquelme, muy cotizado. Rodrigo Riquelme, highly priced. Diario AS. es. 16 June 2022. 1 August 2022.
  12. Web site: Riquelme renueva hasta 2028 y jugará cedido en el Girona. Riquelme renews until 2028 and will play on loan at Girona. Atlético Madrid. es. 1 August 2022. 1 August 2022.
  13. Web site: Rodrigo Riquelme. EU-Football.info. 16 November 2023.