Biography
Who is Maxi Rodriguez?
Early life and career
Maxi Rodriguez was born in Rosario, Argentina, on January 2, 1981. He came through the youth system at Newell's Old Boys in the Primera Division, playing for the club for three seasons before moving to Europe to continue his professional career.
In March 2002, Maxi agreed to a four-year deal with RCD Espanyol in La Liga. Over several seasons with the Catalan club, he made 37 matches in every campaign and scored important goals, eventually finishing joint seventh for the Pichichi Trophy during his last year there.
Atletico Madrid and Liverpool
At the start of the 2005 to 2006 season, Maxi moved to Atletico Madrid for a transfer fee of 5 million euros. After the departure of Fernando Torres, he was selected as the new club captain and posted consistent numbers despite dealing with a serious knee injury during his time in Madrid.
On January 13, 2010, Maxi completed a free transfer to Liverpool in England, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal and wearing the number 17 shirt. During his time with Liverpool, he scored well-known goals including hat-tricks against Birmingham City and Fulham before returning to South America.
International career
Maxi was an Argentina international for 11 years, representing the country in three World Cups and earning 57 caps. He won the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship with the Argentine under-20 team on home soil, scoring four goals in seven matches.
During the 2006 FIFA World Cup, he scored twice against Serbia and Montenegro and netted the winning goal against Mexico in extra time during the round of 16. He also helped Argentina finish second in the 2014 World Cup by converting the decisive penalty in the semi-final shootout against the Netherlands.
Later career and retirement
After leaving Liverpool, Maxi returned to Newell's Old Boys in July 2012 and later helped the team win the Torneo Final in June 2013. He also spent time playing for Uruguayan club Penarol before returning to Newell's once more.
On November 27, 2021, Maxi confirmed his retirement at the age of 40 following a final match against Club Atletico Banfield. He later received a farewell match at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in June 2023, featuring historic players and teammates from Newell's and the Argentina national team.
Birthday and age
Maxi Rodriguez was born on January 2, 1981, which makes Maxi 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Maxi shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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