Lucas Rodríguez (footballer, born 1997)

Lucas Ariel Rodríguez (born 27 April 1997) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Estudiantes.

Lucas Rodríguez
Personal information
Full name Lucas Ariel Rodríguez
Date of birth (1997-04-27) 27 April 1997
Place of birth Argentine
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Playing position(s) Attacking midfielder, Forward
Club information
Current team
 Estudiantes
Youth career
–2015 Estudiantes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015– Estudiantes 84 (7)
2019 → D.C. United (loan) 33 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 October 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 April 2016

Club career

Estudiantes

Rodríguez is a youth exponent from Estudiantes. On 11 July 2015, he made his first-team debut in a league game against San Martín de San Juan in a 0–0 home draw. He replaced Carlos Auzqui after 78 minutes.[1]

D.C. United

On 31 December 2018, Rodríguez signed with MLS side D.C. United on a one year loan.[2] He scored his first goal for DC against Real Salt Lake on March 16, 2019.[3] He was known to be consistent and is a usual starter. In his 2019 MLS regular season, he played 33 games, scored 6 goals, and recorded 3 assists. In Round 1 of the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs, Rodríguez scored a stoppage time equalizer against Toronto FC to extend the game into extra time. D.C. would lose the game 5-1.[4] After Rodríguez's loan expired, D.C. negotiated for his return,[5] but were unable to permanently sign Rodríguez from Estudiantes.[6]

International Career

Rodríguez previously played for the Argentina national U-17 football team.[7] On September 25, 2019, Rodríguez was called up to the Argentina national under-23 football team for friendlies against Mexico on October 9 and October 14.[7]

References
  1. "Estudiantes vs. San Martín de San Juan – 11 July 2015 – Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  2. "D.C. United acquire Argentine midfielder Lucas Rodríguez". Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  3. "DC United's Lucas Rodriguez nets amazing 1st MLS goal on corner kick volley". MLSsoccer.com. March 17, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  4. Becherano, Lizzy (October 19, 2019). "D.C. United forces extra time, then falls apart en route to 5-1 drubbing by Toronto FC". Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  5. "D.C. United have announced that 16 players are under contract for the 2020 MLS season". November 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  6. Boehm, Charles (December 20, 2019). "Reports: DC United pursuing Brian Lozano, unable to reach deal for Titi Rodriguez". Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  7. "NYCFC's Castellanos, D.C. United's Rodriguez earn Argentina U-23 call". Retrieved September 27, 2019.


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