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Emiliano Rodríguez (footballer)

Emiliano Rodríguez Rosales (born 16 July 2003) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as forward for Colombian club Deportivo Cali, on loan from Boston River.

Club career

Born in Montevideo, Rodríguez joined Boston River's youth setup in 2021, from Bella Vista. He made his first team – and Primera División – debut on 5 February 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Martín Fernández in a 0–0 home draw against Plaza Colonia.[1]

Rodríguez scored his first senior goal on 8 May 2022, netting a last-minute winner in a 1–0 away success over Rentistas.[2] On 24 January 2024, after featuring more sparingly, he moved to Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Atlético Goianiense on a one-year loan deal, with a buyout clause.[3]

International career

Rodríguez represented Uruguay at under-20 level in the 2023 South American U-20 Championship (along with his brother),[4] and at under-23 level in the 2023 Pan American Games.[5]

Personal life

Rodríguez's twin brother Luciano is also a footballer and a forward.[6]

Career statistics

As of 29 January 2024[7]
Club Season League Cup Continental State league Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Boston River 2022 Primera División 25 2 1 0 26 2
2023 14 0 0 0 1[a] 0 15 0
Total 39 2 1 0 1 0 41 2
Atlético Goianiense (loan) 2024 Série A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 39 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 41 2
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores

References

  1. ^ "Sin goles, Boston River y Plaza Colonia igualaron el partido" [With no goals, Boston River and Plaza Colonia draw the match] (in Spanish). Infobae. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Boston River venció en la hora a Rentistas 1–0 y sigue prendido arriba" [Boston River defeated Rentistas 1–0 right on time and remain attached up ahead] (in Spanish). La Diaria. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Atlético-GO encaminha contratação do atacante uruguaio Emiliano Rodriguez" [Atlético-GO set signing of Uruguayan forward Emiliano Rodríguez] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Emiliano Rodríguez: jugó el Sudamericano sub-20 y ahora alienta en la Copa del Mundo" [Emiliano Rodríguez: he played the South American U-20 and now cheers in the World Cup] (in Spanish). Fútbol.uy. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Con gol de Emiliano Rodríguez, Uruguay debutó con triunfo 1–0 ante República Dominicana en los Panamericanos" [With a goal from Emiliano Rodríguez, Uruguay debuted with a 1–0 win over Dominican Republic in the Pan American Games] (in Spanish). Subrayado. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Emiliano y Luciano Rodríguez, los mellizos de la Sub 20 de Uruguay en el Sudamericano de Colombia" [Emiliano and Luciano Rodríguez, the twins of the Uruguay under-20s in South American in Colombia] (in Spanish). ESPN. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  7. ^ Emiliano Rodríguez at Soccerway. Retrieved 29 January 2024.