Francisco Javier Rodríguez

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Pinedo.
For other people of the same name, see Francisco Rodríguez (disambiguation).
Francisco Javier Rodríguez

Rodríguez lining up for Mexico in 2014
Personal information
Full name Francisco Javier Rodríguez Pinedo
Date of birth (1981-10-20) 20 October 1981
Place of birth Mazatlán, Mexico
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Playing position Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Cruz Azul
Number 3
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2002–2008 Guadalajara 171 (4)
2008–2011 PSV 60 (4)
2011–2012 VfB Stuttgart 40 (2)
2013–2014 América 52 (1)
2014– Cruz Azul 49 (0)
National team‡
2004 Mexico U23 3 (0)
2004– Mexico 109 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 August 2015.
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20 August 2015

Francisco Javier Rodríguez Pinedo (Spanish pronunciation: [fɾanˈsisko xaˈβjer roˈðɾiɣes]; born 20 October 1981) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays for Cruz Azul of the Liga MX and the Mexico national team.[2]

Club career

Guadalajara

Francisco Javier Rodríguez was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa,[1] which is the origin of his nickname "Maza" (short for Mazatlán). He began his professional career with Guadalajara, debuting for the club during the Apertura 2002 tournament.

During the Apertura 2006, Rodríguez had a pivotal role in Guadalajara's championship run, winning the final second-leg match 2–1 (3–2 on aggregate) against Toluca on 10 December. The win gave Chivas their eleventh league championship, a record which stood until América matched the achievement in 2013.

PSV Eindhoven

Rodriguez during his time as a player with PSV Eindhoven.

On 9 May 2008, it was announced that he was transferred for USD $1.8 million to Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, the second Mexican in the latter squad with Carlos Salcido. Rodríguez was predominately during that debut season mostly on the bench, and proved an alternate centre backs for Dirk Marcellis. He scored his first goal with the Dutch giants on 25 November 2008 with a 30-yard shot against Heracles Almelo.

Prior to the start of the 2009–10 season, Rodríguez was given the number four jersey, previously worn by Manuel da Costa, who had transferred to Fiorentina in January 2008. He won a starting spot in the center of defence for both the Eredevisie and the Europa League.

VfB Stuttgart

On 14 July 2011, Rodríguez signed a three-year contract with VfB Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee.[3][4] Rodríguez made his Bundesliga debut on 6 August 2011 in a 3–0 win against Schalke 04. He registered an assist in the 37th minute to Cacau, which gave Stuttgart a 2–0 lead in their 3–0 victory.[5]

América

On 2 January 2013, Rodríguez was transferred to América.[6]

Cruz Azul

On 4 June 2014, Rodríguez was transferred to Cruz Azul.[7]

International career

Mexico U23

Rodríguez was part of the Mexico 2004 Olympic U-23 football team. They were eliminated in the group stage, having finished third in Group A, below group winners Mali and South Korea.

Mexico national team

Rodríguez made his debut with the Mexico national team on 18 February 2004 in a friendly against Chile in Carson, California. He scored his first goal for Mexico on 8 July 2005 in a 1–2 CONCACAF Gold Cup loss against South Africa.

On 2 April 2006, he was called up by coach Ricardo Lavolpe for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Rodríguez played in the match against Portugal.

Rodríguez was a part of the Mexico squad in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He was a starter in all of Mexico's group matches, and played the Round of 16 match against Argentina.

During the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Rodríguez, and four other members of the Mexico national team, tested positive for the banned substance of Clenbuterol and were withdrawn from the tournament squad.[8] However, all players were exonerated as FIFA determined that the accused had ingested the banned substance via contaminated meat that had been served during a pre-tournament training camp.[9] However, World Anti-Doping Agency appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to request a ban.[10] But on 12 October 2011, WADA withdrew this request after the full file was made available to them.[11]

Career statistics

Club

As of 26 May 2013[12][13][14][15]

Club performance League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Mexico League Cup North America Total
2002–03GuadalajaraPrimera División20––20
2003–04320––320
2004–05300––300
2005–06260–70330
2006–07444––444
2007–083712161452
Netherlands League KNVB Cup Europe Total
2008–09PSV EindhovenEredivisie91––30121
2009–102912070381
2010–112225060312
Germany League DFB-Pokal Europe Total
2011–12VfB StuttgartBundesliga26230––292
2012–131402050210
Mexico League Cup North America Total
2012–13AméricaLiga MX2202000240
Total Mexico 1915411312087
Netherlands 60470160814
Germany 4025050502
Career total 2911114134133913

International

As of 22 July 2015
National team Year Apps Goals
Mexico 2004 100
2005 161
2006 70
2007 80
2008 00
2009 20
2010 130
2011 90
2012 100
2013 130
2014 120
2015 80
Total 108 1

Honours

Club

Guadalajara
PSV
América

International

Mexico

References

  1. 1 2 "Francisco Javier Rodríguez Pinedo". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  2. ↑ "Maza". kicker.de. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "VfB sign Maza". VfB Stuttgart. 14 July 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  4. ↑ "Francisco ´Maza´ Rodríguez moves to VfB Stuttgart". PSV Eindhoven. 15 July 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  5. ↑ "VfB Stuttgart 3–0 Schalke 04". ESPN Soccernet. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  6. ↑ "Stuttgart – the Mexican’s second home.". VfB Stuttgart. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  7. ↑ "'Maza' Rodriguez moves from America to Cruz Azul". goal.com. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "Five Mexico Players Test Positive". ESPN Soccernet. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  9. ↑ "FMF absolvió a acusados de dopaje". ESPNDeportes Mexico (in Spanish). 10 July 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  10. ↑ "FOOTBALL – THE CAS DISMISSES URGENT REQUEST FOR A STAY FILED BY OLYMPIAKOS VOLOU". The Court of Arbitration for Sport. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  11. ↑ "WADA withdraws CAS appeal in case of Mexican footballers". World Anti-Doping Agency. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
  12. ↑ "Francisco Rodríguez". Soccernet. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  13. ↑ "Medio Tiempo stats". Archived from the original on 2 September 2012.
  14. ↑ "Francisco Javier Pinedo Rodriguez". ESPN Soccernet. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  15. ↑ "Maza > Club matches". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 25 September 2011.

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