Juan Pablo Rodriguez
Encyclopedia
Juan Pablo Rodríguez Guerrero (born August 7, 1979 in Zapopan
, Jalisco
) is a Mexican footballer. He currently plays for Santos Laguna
in the Primera División de México
.
and others who brightened the future for Mexico national squad. His dead ball especialty skills and great vision of the field won him the right to represent his country.
Rodriguez became captain of Club Atlas at the age of 21. His mature performances in central midfield during the 1999 Copa Libertadores provoked much interest on the part of the League's big teams. After playing and growing as a player in Atlas for six years, Rodriguez joined Tecos UAG.
In Tecos UAG, Rodriguez's high point came in 2005, when he and Daniel Luduena
led the team to the final, only to lose against Club América
.
In 2006, he joined Chivas de Guadalajara for the Apertura 2006 in the Mexican league
, and then to Santos Laguna
at Clausura 2007.
At Chivas de Guadalajara, his performance was criticized by the media, who thought Rodríguez could only perform well without pressure, which led to transfer rumors, realized when he joined Santos, with bad reviews following him during the first part of the season, with his new team struggling to remain in Primera División. However, in 2007 Clausura he displayed good enough football to earn a starting place.
At the start of the Apertura 2007, in the second game, Rodríguez scored a magnificent goal against Club Toluca
, eventually beating them 3-2. He also scored in the match against Puebla F.C..
An international since 2003, Rodríguez has 36 caps for Mexico
, with 2 goals. He was part of 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup
where Mexico won. He was also present in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
, with the national side finishing fourth, losing on penalties against Germany
.
| 1. || July 20, 2003 || Estadio Azteca
, Mexico City
, Mexico
|| || 5–0 || 5–0 || 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup
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Zapopan
Zapopan is a city and municipality located in the Mexican state of Jalisco, which is part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area. It is best known as being the home of the Virgin of Zapopan, an image of the Virgin Mary which was made in the 16th century. This image has been credited with a number of...
, Jalisco
Jalisco
Jalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
) is a Mexican footballer. He currently plays for Santos Laguna
Santos Laguna
Club Santos Laguna is a Mexican football club. They represent the urban area of Comarca Lagunera, which is made up of Torreón, Gomez Palacio, and Lerdo. Santos Laguna currently plays in the Primera División. The club was founded in 1982, and reached Mexico's top division after buying the franchise...
in the Primera División de México
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
.
Career
Nicknamed "El Chato", he is one of the many skilled soccer players to have come out of Club Atlas. He was part of the Atlas' famous 98' generation alongside Rafael MárquezRafael Márquez
Rafael Márquez Álvarez is a Mexican footballer who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer and the Mexico national team. He plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder....
and others who brightened the future for Mexico national squad. His dead ball especialty skills and great vision of the field won him the right to represent his country.
Rodriguez became captain of Club Atlas at the age of 21. His mature performances in central midfield during the 1999 Copa Libertadores provoked much interest on the part of the League's big teams. After playing and growing as a player in Atlas for six years, Rodriguez joined Tecos UAG.
In Tecos UAG, Rodriguez's high point came in 2005, when he and Daniel Luduena
Daniel Ludueña
Daniel Emmanuel Ludueña is an Argentine football attacking midfielder better known as "El Hachita", who currently plays with Santos Laguna in Primera División de México...
led the team to the final, only to lose against Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
.
In 2006, he joined Chivas de Guadalajara for the Apertura 2006 in the Mexican league
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
, and then to Santos Laguna
Santos Laguna
Club Santos Laguna is a Mexican football club. They represent the urban area of Comarca Lagunera, which is made up of Torreón, Gomez Palacio, and Lerdo. Santos Laguna currently plays in the Primera División. The club was founded in 1982, and reached Mexico's top division after buying the franchise...
at Clausura 2007.
At Chivas de Guadalajara, his performance was criticized by the media, who thought Rodríguez could only perform well without pressure, which led to transfer rumors, realized when he joined Santos, with bad reviews following him during the first part of the season, with his new team struggling to remain in Primera División. However, in 2007 Clausura he displayed good enough football to earn a starting place.
At the start of the Apertura 2007, in the second game, Rodríguez scored a magnificent goal against Club Toluca
Club Toluca
Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club is a Mexican professional football club. Toluca's stadium Nemesio Diez Riega is located in Toluca, State of Mexico in Mexico. Toluca plays in the Primera División de México and has been champion ten times...
, eventually beating them 3-2. He also scored in the match against Puebla F.C..
An international since 2003, Rodríguez has 36 caps for Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
, with 2 goals. He was part of 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the seventh edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean ....
where Mexico won. He was also present in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack...
, with the national side finishing fourth, losing on penalties against Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
.
International goals
|-| 1. || July 20, 2003 || Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca is a stadium in Santa Ursula, Mexico City, Mexico. It is the official home stadium of the Mexico national football team and the Mexican team Club América.The stadium was the venue for football soccer in the 1968 Summer Olympics....
, Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
|| || 5–0 || 5–0 || 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the seventh edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean ....
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