Miguel Rodríguez (Redondela, 29-4-2003) debuted with Celta in 2020 by the hand of Óscar García Junyent. He was very young. I was only 17 years old and five.
He played 32 games (944 '), scored two goals and distributed two assistsbut the lack of opportunities with the first team led him to leave Balaidos in summer. He left for FC Utrecht and probably be it to not return.
It was hard for him to start due to the lack of rhythm -he played a couple of matches with the subsidiary-, but, overcome an inguinal injury that had a couple of months standing and coinciding with The arrival of Sébastien Haller In the winter market, It has become one of the 'fashion players' in Eredivisie.
His season is '10'. Literal. Accumulates 10 goals, seven in the League and three in the Cup, and four assists. In April it has gone to the point that 'ESPN' and 'Voetbal International' have designated him 'player of the month'. And is that his last Five games They have settled with five goals and a goal pass.
“Miguel radiates joy. He does not play with fear, he plays decisively. It is very opportunistic, it is always a goal oriented. He is a really nice player to see “says your coach, Rob Jans, once extreme, to 'Voetbal International'.
Miguel radiates joy. He plays without fear and is very opportunistic. He is a really beautiful player to see
To highlight, above all, The double against Ajax (4-0). Miguel Rodríguez ended the undefeated 'Ajacied' (14 games) with two authentic goals. In the first one he pulled power and in the second class. A lot of class. “They are the two best goals of my career”, He recognized the Galician attacker, who can play extreme by both bands or in the center of the attack.
“I have to be honest. They have a couple of extremes that are really at a higher level “, Admits the exmadridista Rafael van der Vaart in 'Studio Voetbal'. He referred to Miguel Rodríguez and Cathline, who have placed to Utrecht fourth with 62 pointsthe same as the Feyenoord, which is third and It occupies the last place that gives access to Champions. A chimera that is now possible.
The Utrecht has a couple of extremes that are really at a higher level
“I feel the confidence of the Mr.. That he was extreme helps me. It encourages individual actions, such as dribbling. He always says: 'dare, shoot, demonstrate what you can do with the ball, “ assures the Spanish.
Goodbye to Celta? Hello to a great transfer and the sub 21?
The Utrecht had until June to Exercise the purchase option, valued at 1.5 million euros, What I had about Miguel Rodríguez. He had time left over, he has already done it. The 'problem', for Celta, is that You can still buy another 30% of the player's pass in exchange for 750,000 euroswhich would leave the vigueses almost without maneuvering option. He looks like they will.
“We thought it was the best, that it would come out, but facing next season we cannot count on him and it is a shame. It has a level to be with us. I feel sorry for us to lose it, but I'm glad because I know it will give good performance in eredivisie or where playand. It has very good condition and it is good to have continuity in Primera, which until now had not had, “he lamented Claudio Giraldez.
It has a level to be with us. I feel sorry for us to lose it, but I'm glad because I know it will give good performance
In addition to being the fourth eredivisie player that averages more goals (0.58) for every 90 minutes of play, Miguel Rodríguez happens to be the second that makes the most shots for 90 minutes (4.06) and the ninth that generates more goal actions.
The doubt is to know how long it will last now in Utrecht. “They have bought Miguel and Cathline, but fear there are so many offers that end up leaving. They are very interesting players. Miguel comes from Celta. I wonder if I could leave their mark if it were directly to Feyenoord or Ajax. I think so. But an intermediate step would be good. It is seen that the boy has quality “points out Valentine Driessenone of the most recognized journalists in the country, in 'Kick-off'.
I wonder if I could leave their mark if it were directly to Feyenoord or Ajax. I think so. It is seen that the boy has quality
Beyond signing for a 'big' or to sneak in Ne Champions with the FC Utrecht, there is an objective that Miguel Rodríguez has between 'eyebrow and eyebrow'. The Spanish, International Sub 19, He has just turned 22 and dreams of Give the 'Salto' to the Sub 21 And why not form part of the list of Santi Denia for the European Sub 21 This summer.
Personal growth
Going out round and abandoning its 'comfort zone' has not come well with Miguel Rodríguez only as a footballer. It has also grown as a person. “I have had to learn many lessons. I am responsible for paying the house where I live or that the food for dinner is bought,” warns.
Now I feel better footballer and a mature person and better in every way
“I have to have control of everything, how to clean the house. If I don't do it, nobody will. Now I feel better footballer and a mature person and better in every way. Coming to Utrecht has been an advantage for me, “he says goodbye. His season '10' can still get out of note.
