Biography
Who is Jonathan Rodríguez?
Early life and career beginnings
Jonathan Rodríguez was born in Florida, Uruguay. He began his professional football path with the local team Peñarol, which competes in the Uruguayan Primera División. During his initial season with the club, he participated in 27 matches and also gained experience playing in the Copa Libertadores tournament.
European football experience
In January 2015, the athlete secured a loan deal with the Portuguese champions S.L. Benfica. He moved to the club alongside Elbio Álvarez. During his time in Portugal, he represented the Benfica B side in the Segunda Liga, where he especially scored twice during a home match against Oriental. He also recorded a hat-trick in a game against Portimonense.
By April 2015, he made his debut for the first team in a match against Académica in the Primeira Liga. Later that year, in August, he went on a one-season loan to Deportivo de La Coruña in Spain. He made 13 league appearances for the Spanish side, including a debut match where he replaced Juanfran during a draw against Valencia.
Career in Mexico and the United States
Jonathan Rodríguez signed a permanent contract with the Mexican club Santos Laguna in June 2016. He debuted for the team in a match against Tigres. He scored his first goal for Santos Laguna during a Copa MX game against FC Juárez. His most productive season with the club occurred during 2017 to 2018, when he tallied 16 goals across all competitions.
In December 2018, he moved to Cruz Azul on a permanent deal. His career path later led him to Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr in early 2022. By June of that same year, he returned to Mexico to join Club América. His time in Mexico was marked by significant success, including winning the Liga MX Apertura in 2023 and the Clausura in 2024. In March 2024, he signed with the Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer team in the United States, before the club waived him in February 2026.
International play and major awards
The forward earned his first international goal for Uruguay during a match against Oman in October 2014, resulting in a 3 to 0 victory. Throughout his professional career, he has accumulated numerous honors. These include winning the Primeira Liga with Benfica and multiple Liga MX titles with Santos Laguna, Cruz Azul, and Club América.
His individual performance has also been recognized. He was awarded the Liga MX Balón de Oro and named the Best Forward for the 2020 to 2021 season. Also, he earned the Golden Boot for the Guardianes 2020 tournament and was selected for the Liga MX Best XI in both the Guardianes 2020 and Guardianes 2021 seasons.
Birthday and age
Jonathan Rodríguez was born on July 6, 1993, which makes Jonathan 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Jonathan shares the date with 42 other famous people.
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