Ricardo Rodriguez

Swiss footballer and AC Milan defender

Ricardo Rodriguez - Swiss footballer and AC Milan defender
Born

August 25th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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A professional footballer, contributed significantly as a left-back in European football. Began career at FC Zurich, then moved to VfL Wolfsburg where achievements included winning the DFB-Pokal in 2015. Signed with AC Milan in 2017, competing in Serie A. Represented the Swiss national team in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship.

Helped VfL Wolfsburg win the DFB-Pokal in 2015

Played for AC Milan in Serie A

Represented Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup

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