Number 13 Height 1.81 m Career start 2013 | Playing position Weight 78 kg | |
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Full name Jonathan Javier Rodríguez Portillo Date of birth (1993-07-06) 6 July 1993 (age 23) Similar Carlos Izquierdoz, Walter Sandoval, Mauricio Cuero, Diego Rolán, Fredy Hinestroza Profiles | ||
Jonathan Javier Rodríguez Portillo (born 6 July 1993), nicknamed "Cabecita", is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Mexican club Santos Laguna and the Uruguay national team.
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Club career
Born in Florida, Uruguay, Rodríguez began his career with local club Peñarol in Uruguayan Primera División. In his first season, he scored 11 goals in 27 matches. He also made appearances for the club in Copa Libertadores.
On 29 January 2015, Rodríguez joined Portuguese champions S.L. Benfica on a loan deal until 30 June 2017. Penãrol's president, Juan Pedro Damiani, said that Benfica paid €2 million for 40% of Rodríguez's economic rights, with the remaining 60% totalling €4.4 million. Rodríguez joined Benfica along with countryman Elbio Álvarez, a former Peñarol player.
On 22 February 2015, Rodríguez debuted for Benfica B and scored twice in a home win against Oriental (3–0) in Segunda Liga. On 18 March, he scored a hat-trick in a home win against Portimonense (4–1). On 11 April 2015, Rodríguez debuted for the first-team, as a substitute, in a home win against Académica (5–1) in Primeira Liga.
On 20 August 2015, Rodríguez was loaned out to Deportivo de La Coruña for one season. On 10 June 2016, he signed for Mexican club Santos Laguna on a permanent deal.
International career
Rodríguez scored his first international goal for Uruguay in a 3–0 victory over Oman on 13 October 2014.