Rodrigo Riquelme (footballer, born 1984) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rodrigo Fabián Riquelme Cabrera | ||
| Date of birth | 1 June 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Colonia de la Virginidad, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003 | Sol de América | 0 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Rangers de Talca | 31 | (2) |
| 2006 | 12 de Octubre | 0 | (0) |
| 2007 | Rangers de Talca | 47 | (3) |
| 2008 | Curicó Unido | 38 | (1) |
| 2009 | Colo-Colo | 9 | (0) |
| 2009–2014 | Palestino | 142 | (7) |
| 2015–2016 | Deportes Antofagasta | 37 | (5) |
| 2016–2017 | Curicó Unido | 25 | (1) |
| 2018 | Santiago Wanderers | 6 | (0) |
| 2019 | San Luis | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 March 2020 | |||
Rodrigo Fabián Riquelme Cabrera is a talented football player who was born on June 1, 1984. He is a defender, which means his main job on the field is to stop the other team from scoring goals. Rodrigo was born in Paraguay but also has Chilean citizenship.
Rodrigo started his professional football journey in 2003 with a team from Paraguay called Sol de América. After that, he moved to Chile in 2004 and has played for many different clubs there ever since.
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Playing Career Highlights
Early Club Days
Rodrigo Riquelme joined Rangers de Talca in 2004. He played there for two years before moving to 12 de Octubre in 2006. He then returned to Rangers de Talca in 2007, showing his dedication to the sport.
Success with Curicó Unido
In 2008, Rodrigo played for Curicó Unido. He scored a very important goal against Puerto Montt. This goal helped his team, Curicó Unido, get promoted to the top football league in Chile, the Chilean Primera División. This was a huge achievement for the club and for Rodrigo!
Later in December 2008, Rodrigo made a big move to Colo-Colo, one of Chile's most famous football clubs. He continued to play for various Chilean teams, including Palestino for many years, from 2009 to 2014. He also played for Deportes Antofagasta and returned to Curicó Unido for another period.
Later Career
Rodrigo continued his career playing for clubs like Santiago Wanderers in 2018 and San Luis in 2019. He has had a long and active career in Chilean football, playing in many matches and helping his teams.
Awards and Achievements
Team Trophies
- Curicó Unido
- Primera B de Chile (2):
- 2008
- 2016–17
More Information
- Rodrigo Riquelme at BDFA
See also
In Spanish: Rodrigo Riquelme para niños
