Jaime Rodríguez facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jaime Alberto Rodríguez Jiménez | ||
| Date of birth | 17 January 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | San Salvador, El Salvador | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back Centre back |
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| Youth career | |||
| 1974 | Juventud Olímpica Metalio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1977 | Alianza | ||
| 1978–1979 | FAS | ||
| 1980–1982 | Bayer Uerdingen | ||
| 1982–1987 | Léon | 139 | (6) |
| 1984–1985 | → KPV (loan) | 9 | (2) |
| 1987–1990 | Atlas | 67 | (11) |
| 1990 | Alianza | ||
| 1991–1992 | NKK | 15 | (4) |
| 1992–1993 | Yokohama Flügels | 2 | (0) |
| 1994 | Alianza | ||
| International career | |||
| 1979–1991 | El Salvador | 30 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2000 | Alianza | ||
| 2002 | San Salvador | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jaime Alberto Rodríguez Jiménez was born on January 17, 1959. He is a former football player from El Salvador. He was a talented defender who played for many teams around the world. Jaime Rodríguez also proudly represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.
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Playing Football Around the World
Early Career and Club Teams
From a young age, Jaime Rodríguez showed great skill in football. He started his journey with C.D. Juventud Olímpica Metalio and then joined Alianza. He became a very well-known player in El Salvador.
Rodríguez played professionally for different clubs in several countries.
- In El Salvador, he played for Alianza and FAS.
- He also played in Mexico for Club Léon and Club Atlas.
- In Germany, he was part of Bayer Uerdingen.
- He even played in Japan for NKK and Yokohama Flügels.
- He had a loan spell in Finland with KPV, where he scored 4 goals in 18 games between 1984 and 1985.
Playing for His Country
Jaime Rodríguez was nicknamed La Chelona. He played many important matches for his country, El Salvador. He took part in fifteen FIFA World Cup qualification games. He also played in all three matches for El Salvador at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. His last game for the national team was in April 1991, during a qualification match against Nicaragua.
Life After Playing: Coaching and Leadership
Becoming a Coach
After he stopped playing football, Jaime Rodríguez started a new career as a coach. He coached his former club, Alianza, but left in 2002.
Working for Football in El Salvador
Since then, he has worked hard to make football better in El Salvador. He has supported programs and organizations that help the sport grow. He also helped former Salvadoran sports stars who needed support.
In 2007, he became an assistant coach for the Cuscatlecos. Since 2009, he has been the President of the Salvadoran Institute of Sport (INDES). He was also chosen to be the coordinator for the El Salvador national team.
International Recognition
Jaime Rodríguez has also helped people in need. He played in a charity match to raise money for people affected by earthquakes in El Salvador. In 2012, he was chosen to be a member of the football commission for FIFA, which is the international governing body of football.
Achievements and Awards
Individual Awards
- Named among the Top 25 Players in 1986.
- Selected for the CONCACAF team.
Team Trophies as a Player
- With Alianza:
- Won the Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador once in 1989-1990.
- With FAS:
- Won the Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador once in 1984.
- With Yokohama Flügels:
- Won the Emperor's Cup once in 1993.
See also
In Spanish: Jaime Rodríguez Jiménez para niños
