Rodrigo Sebastián Aguirre Soto (born 1 October 1994) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga MX club América and the Uruguay national team.
Club career
Aguirre began his career with Liverpool in Montevideo. While at the club he scored 16 goals in 57 matches. He was loaned to the newly promoted Serie A team Empoli on 3 July 2014, then went to play in the lower leagues.[1] He was loaned again to Serie B team Perugia on 1 February 2016.
On 4 February 2019, he signed a 3-year contract with Ecuadorian club L.D.U. Quito.[2]
On 20 January 2021, he signed with Liga MX side, Club Necaxa.[3]
International career
Youth
As a youth international, Aguirre was part of Uruguayan squads at the 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship, 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup and the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship.[4]
Senior
On 15 November 2024, Aguirre made his debut in a World Cup qualifier match against Colombia. He was featured in the starting line-up and scored his first goal during the second half in the 60th minute of the match.[5]
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 19 November 2024[6]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Uruguay's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Aguirre goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 November 2024 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  Colombia |
2–1 | 3–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours
Botafogo
Liga de Quito
- Copa Ecuador: 2019
- Supercopa Ecuador: 2020
América
Uruguay U17
- 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Runner-Up
- 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship: Runner-Up
References
- ^ "Arriva Rodriguo Aguirre" (in Italian). Empoli F.C. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ "RODRIGO AGUIRRE, OCTAVO REFUERZO ALBO PARA LA TEMPORADA 2019" (in Spanish). L.D.U. Quito. 4 February 2019.
- ^ "Ex-Bota, Rodrigo Aguirre é anunciado por novo clube" [Ex-Bota, Rodrigo Aguirre is announced by new club]. Lance! (in Brazilian Portuguese). 20 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "11 - RODRIGO AGUIRRE". 10 January 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "¡Inolvidable! Así fue el debut de Rodrigo Aguirre en la Selección Uruguaya". ESPN Deportes. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Rodrigo Aguirre at Soccerway
External links
- (in English) Profile at soccerway
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