Álvaro Rodríguez (footballer, born 2004)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Muñoz.

Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz (born 14 July 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Primera Federación team Real Madrid Castilla. Born in Spain, he represented both Spain and Uruguay at youth international level.

Álvaro Rodríguez

Personal information
Full name	Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz
Date of birth	(2004-07-14) 14 July 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth	Palamós, Spain
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)^[1]
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Real Madrid B
Number	9
Youth career
2010–2014	Global Palamós
2014–2015	Gironès-Sàbat
2015–2020	Girona
2020–2022	Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Real Madrid B	67	(18)
2023–	Real Madrid	7	(1)
International career
2022	Spain U18	4	(1)
2023	Uruguay U20	8	(5)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Uruguay South American U-20 Championship Runner-up 2023 Colombia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:51, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

Early life

Álvaro was born on 14 July 2004 in Palamós, Spain. He is the son of former Uruguayan international footballer Coquito,^[2] and a Spanish mother.^[3]

Club career

Youth career

Álvaro began his youth career at the age of six with local academy C.F. Global Palamós. After a year-long stint at CEF Gironès-Sàbat, he joined the youth setup of Girona FC. After five years there, he would join La Fábrica at Real Madrid where he would go on to win the 2022 Copa del Rey Juvenil.^[4] After impressing with the Juvenil sides, Álvaro made his professional debut for Real Madrid Castilla on 24 October 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 loss at Atlético Sanluqueño.^[5] He would make his first start for the reserve side on 8 January 2022, also scoring his first professional goal, in a 3–1 victory over FC Andorra.^[6]

Senior career

Álvaro received his first call-up to the senior side on 22 October 2022, remaining on the bench in a 3–1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga.^[7] He made his debut for the senior team on 3 January 2023 in a 1–0 Copa del Rey victory over Cacereño.^[8]

Álvaro made his La Liga debut for Real Madrid in a 2–0 win against Osasuna on 19 February 2023 in which he made a late assist after another was ruled offside.^[9] On 25 February, he scored his first La Liga goal in a 1–1 draw against Atlético Madrid.^[10]

International career

Spain

Born in Spain to a father from Uruguay, Álvaro is eligible to represent both countries at the international level.^[11] He was included in the squad of the under-18 team for the 2022 Mediterranean Games. Álvaro played all three games and scored one goal as the side finished last in their group.^[12]

Uruguay

On 22 August 2022 Álvaro officially committed his international future to the Uruguay national team.^[13]

Style of play

Álvaro is a left-footed centre-forward renowned for his height, although he can also play out wide.^[14] Marca highlight the fact he excels in his reading of the game, as well as his movement. Álvaro attacks space well and provides good runs for midfielders. Blessed with the Uruguayan attitude, he works tirelessly and is not afraid of putting in a challenge for his side.^[15]

Personal life

He is the grand-nephew of former Uruguayan international footballer Climaco Rodríguez.^[16]

Career statistics

As of match played 31 March 2024^[17]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Real Madrid Castilla	2021–22	Primera División RFEF	17	4	—		—		—		17	4
	2022–23	Primera Federación	24	7	—		—		4^[a]	0	28	7
	2023–24	Primera Federación	26	7	—		—		0	0	26	7
	Total		67	18	0	0	0	0	4	0	71	18
Real Madrid	2022–23	La Liga	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	8	1
	2023–24	La Liga	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
	Total		7	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	10	1
Career total			73	19	3	0	0	0	4	0	80	19

1. Appearances in 2023 Primera Federación play-offs

References

1. "Álvaro". realmadrid.com. Real Madrid. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
2. ""Coquito" Rodríguez, sobre su hijo, Álvaro: "Me dice que no hay otra, que quiere jugar por Uruguay"". ESPN.com.ar (in Spanish). 19 August 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
3. "Carlo Ancelotti 'asciende' a Álvaro Rodríguez". DiarioMadridista.com. 22 October 2022.
4. "2-1: Juvenil A claim Copa del Rey crown | Real Madrid CF". Real Madrid C.F. - Web Oficial. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
5. McCormack, Kristofer (24 October 2021). "Player Ratings: Atletico Sanluqueño 3-1 Real Madrid Castilla". Managing Madrid. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
6. "Real Madrid Castilla vs FC Andorra, Primera Division RFEF on Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 16:00 UTC". FotMob. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
7. "Real Madrid vs. Sevilla - 22 October 2022". Soccerway. 22 October 2022.
8. "Real Madrid 1-0 Cacereno (4 Jan, 2023) Final Score". ESPN. 4 January 2023.
9. "Álvaro Rodríguez, en cinco minutos, ha participado en más goles en LaLiga que Mariano y Hazard juntos". Marca (in Spanish). 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
10. "Real Madrid 1–1 Atlético Madrid: Hosts' title hopes dealt further blow by rivals". BBC Sports. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
11. ElPais. "Álvaro Rodríguez, del Real Madrid, tomó una decisión y ya sabe a qué selección defenderá". Diario EL PAIS Uruguay (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 October 2022.
12. "Morocco - Spain 1:1". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
13. "El juvenil Álvaro Rodríguez decidió jugar para la Selección uruguaya". Yahoo Sports (in European Spanish). Retrieved 12 October 2022.
14. Radia, Suraj (20 February 2023). "Who is Alvaro Rodriguez? Real Madrid's new striking sensation". www.footballtransfers.com. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
15. "Who is Alvaro Rodriguez? The young starlet that has caught Carlo Ancelotti's eye at Real Madrid". OneFootball (in French). Retrieved 26 February 2023.
16. Observador, El. "Bailó a Koeman y a Paco Casal, jugaba con zapatos prestados y se entregó al evangelio: la vida de Coquito Rodríguez". El Observador. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
17. Álvaro Rodríguez at Soccerway

External links

• Real Madrid profile
• Álvaro Rodríguez at BDFutbol  
• Álvaro Rodríguez at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)