Randall Rodríguez

Randall Jonas Rodríguez Lucas (born 29 November 2003) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Peñarol.[2]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Lucas.
Randall Rodríguez
Personal information
Full name Randall Jonas Rodríguez Lucas[1]
Date of birth (2003-11-29) 29 November 2003
Place of birth Maldonado, Uruguay
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Peñarol
Number 12
Youth career
Peñarol
International career‡
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Uruguay U17 4 (0)
2021–2023 Uruguay U20 39 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Uruguay
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Winner2023 Argentina
South American U-20 Championship
Runner-up2023 Colombia
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2023

Career

Born in Maldonado,[3] Rodríguez was part of the Peñarol under-20 team which won the under-20 Copa Libertadores in 2022. In the final, he saved two penalties against Independiente del Valle under-20s to help his side secure the title.[4] He was also in goal when his Peñerol side suffered a 1-0 loss in the U-20 Intercontinental final against Benfica in August 2022.[5]

In June 2022, he signed a new two and-a-half year contract with the club.[6]

International career

Rogriguez played for Uruguay at the 2023 South American U-20 Championship held in Colombia, and began in January 2023.[7] He was then the first choice goalkeeper of the Uruguayan side that won the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[8][9]

In June 2023, he received his first call-up to the Uruguayan senior national team by manager Marcelo Bielsa.[10]

Honours

Peñarol U20

Uruguay U20

References
  1. "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Uruguay (URU)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 22. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  2. Randall Rodríguez at Soccerway
  3. "In good hands: Peñarol renewed Randall Rodríguez's contract". EPSN. June 24, 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  4. Cabrera, Leo (February 21, 2022). "RANDALL RODRÍGUEZ, PEÑAROL'S HERO IN THE CUP FINAL". OneFootball. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  5. "Randall Rodriguez after the final: "People filled the stadium and we couldn't meet them"". Futbol.com. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  6. "Randall Rodriguez renewed". Padreydecano.com. June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  7. "Randall Rodríguez joins first". Padreydecano.com. February 17, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  8. "Uruguay es Campeón del Mundo". Uruguayan Football Association. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  9. Lopesino, Juan (12 June 2023). "Luciano Rodríguez vale un Mundial". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  10. "Uruguay boss Bielsa names 14 newcomers for friendlies". June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  11. "Peñarol, campeón de la CONMEBOL Libertadores Sub 20". 21 February 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  12. "Uruguay vicecampeón del CONMEBOL SUB20". 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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