Pablo Rodríguez (footballer, born 1985)
Pablo Rodríguez Aracil (born 20 July 1985) is a retired Spanish professional footballer who played as a forward. He last played for Hougang United in the Singapore Premier League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pablo Rodríguez Aracil | ||
| Date of birth | 20 July 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Valencia, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2003 | Levante | ||
| 2003–2004 | Valencia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2005 | Puçol | 30 | (22) |
| 2005–2006 | La Oliva | 25 | (15) |
| 2006–2007 | Almería B | 16 | (8) |
| 2007–2008 | Toledo | 10 | (5) |
| 2008 | Olímpic Xàtiva | 11 | (6) |
| 2008–2009 | Ethnikos Achna | 8 | (4) |
| 2009 | Mazarrón | 15 | (10) |
| 2009–2010 | Mioveni | 12 | (4) |
| 2010 | Bray Wanderers | 5 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | La Muela | 10 | (2) |
| 2011 | Altea | 12 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Rayo Cantabria | 15 | (9) |
| 2012–2013 | United Sikkim | 8 | (1) |
| 2013 | Marathón | 9 | (2) |
| 2014 | Kaya | 6 | (6) |
| 2014 | Brumunddal | 12 | (8) |
| 2015 | Maziya S&RC | 27 | (17) |
| 2016 | Madura United | 30 | (14) |
| 2017 | Hougang United | 12 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 October 2017 | |||
Club career edit
A youth graduate of local Levante UD and Valencia CF, Valencia-born Rodríguez only played lower league or amateur football in his country, representing UD Puçol, CD La Oliva, UD Almería B, CD Toledo,[1] CD Olímpic de Xàtiva, Mazarrón CF, CD La Muela – his first Segunda División B experience, with the 2010–11 season ending in relegation – UD Altea[2] and Deportivo Rayo Cantabria.[3]
Abroad, Rodríguez started with Ethnikos Achna FC in the Cypriot First Division in 2008, moving to CS Mioveni in the Romanian Liga II the following year.[4] After a brief spell in the Republic of Ireland, he returned to his homeland.
In the 2013 January transfer window, Rodríguez signed with United Sikkim F.C. in India. He made his first appearance in the I-League on 2 February, in a 1–2 loss against Shillong Lajong FC.[5]
On 12 August 2013, Rodríguez joined Liga Nacional de Honduras side C.D. Marathón,[6] his signing marking the seventh country he had played in.[7] He made his debut on 8 September, scoring in a 1–2 home defeat to Deportes Savio.[8]
On 17 March 2014, Rodríguez signed a contract with Kaya F.C. in the Philippines. He netted four goals in his first four matches, including two in a 3–1 away victory over Loyola Meralco Sparks FC.[9][10]
Rodríguez moved teams and countries again in July 2014, signing for Brumunddal Fotball in Norway. He made his debut in the 2. divisjon against Valdres FK, scoring a hat-trick in a 4–0 home win.[11]
In January 2015, Rodríguez joined Maldivian Dhivehi Premier League club Maziya S&RC.[12] He went on to score 14 goals for Indonesia's Madura United F.C. before signing for S.League side Hougang United FC,[13] but struggled initially at his new team.[14]
Honours edit
Maziya S&RC
References edit
- ^ [Toledo presented Tajamata, Ruiz, Aridani, Didi and Pablo Rodríguez yesterday] (in Spanish). ABC. 27 July 2007. Archived from the original on 30 May 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "El Altea apuntala su plantilla con un centrocampista, un central y un delantero" [Altea bolster their squad with a midfielder, a stopper and a forward] (in Spanish). Diario Información. 27 August 2011. from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "El Rayo Cantabria incorpora a Puchi y Pablo Rodríguez (2ªB)" [Rayo Cantabria add Puchi and Pablo Rodríguez (2ªB)] (in Spanish). Contrameta. 1 February 2011. from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ "Entrevista: Pablo Rodríguez (Dacia Mioveni – Rumanía)" [Interview: Pablo Rodríguez (Dacia Mioveni – Romania)] (in Spanish). Trecera. 2 December 2009. from the original on 30 May 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ "Shillong Lajong FC 2–1 United Sikkim FC: Matsugane's injury-time winner gives the Reds the spoils against the Snow Lions". Goal. 2 February 2013. from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ Español Pablo Rodríguez logró acuerdo con Marathón (Spaniard Pablo Rodríguez reached agreement with Marathón) 4 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine; Diez, 12 August 2013 (in Spanish)
- ^ Pablo Rodríguez, el trotamundos que ya ha jugado en siete países (Pablo Rodríguez, the journeyman who has played in seven countries) 26 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine; Diario AS, 20 September 2013 (in Spanish)
- ^ Marathón vs. Deportes Savio 1–2 13 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine; Global Sports Media, 8 September 2013
- ^ Kaya moves to second after huge win over rivals Loyola, Green Archers winning streak comes to an end 5 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine; United Football League, 2 April 2014
- ^ UFL: Spanish striker helps Kaya dump Sparks, Dooley explains Porteria snub 7 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine; Yahoo Sports, 2 April 2014
- ^ Muy bueno, Pablo! (Meget bra, Pablo!) (Well done, Pablo!) 10 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine; Østlendingen, 2 August 2014 (in Norwegian)
- ^ Pablo Rodríguez es el 'Willy Fogg' del fútbol español (Pablo Rodríguez is the 'Willy Fogg' of Spanish football) 14 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine; Diario AS, 28 February 2015 (in Spanish)
- ^ . FourFourTwo. 6 January 2017. Archived from the original on 15 August 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ "S.League 2017 Good & Bad: A promising season being overshadowed". FourFourTwo. 17 April 2017. from the original on 17 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ^ Maziya wins first Charity Shield 13 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine; Maldive Soccer, 7 April 2015
External links edit
- Pablo Rodríguez at BDFutbol
- Pablo Rodríguez at Soccerway
- Pablo Rodríguez at FootballDatabase.eu