Cristian Rodríguez

Uruguayan footballer and Copa América winner

Cristian Rodríguez - Uruguayan footballer and Copa América winner
Born

September 30th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Uruguay

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A professional footballer born in Uruguay, he primarily played as a winger and midfielder. Rodríguez began his youth career at Peñarol before joining the senior team, where he won the Uruguayan Primera División. His European career included stints at clubs such as the Portuguese side FC Porto, where he won multiple league titles, and other teams in Spain and France. He garnered attention for his performances on the international stage, especially in the 2011 Copa América, which Uruguay won. He also represented Uruguay in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and other international competitions, contributing to the national team's success.

Winning Copa América in 2011 with Uruguay

Playing for FC Porto and winning Primeira Liga titles

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