David Rodríguez Sánchez
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David Rodríguez Sánchez (born 14 February 1986 in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Celta de Vigo
as a striker.
in the second division
. However, the lack of playing time for the Colchoneros first team made him drop down a level
in January 2006, as he moved to UD Las Palmas
.
In 2006–07, Rodríguez returned to Atlético to play with its B squad
, being its top scorer, which he repeated the following season in the second division, with UD Salamanca
.
Such solid performances earned him a transfer to La Liga
, moving for €
400.000 to UD Almería
; however, before 2008–09 began, he was loaned to Celta de Vigo
, returning in the following summer to Andalusia
.
Rodríguez made his top level debut on 30 August 2009, appearing in a 0–0 home draw against Real Valladolid
. On 22 November he netted after just five minutes on the pitch, but Almería lost 1–3 at RCD Mallorca
, and the player was only the fourth of fifth offensive option at the club during 2009–10
.
On 16 July 2010, after having been suspended by Almería, Rodríguez signed for Celta permanently, penning a four-year contract. In the first season
in his second spell, he scored a career-best 17 goals, leading the Galicians to the sixth position in the regular season and the subsequent promotion playoffs
.
, he played as a senior for Atlético Madrid and Celta, in both cases only representing its reserves.
Spain
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footballer who plays for Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
as a striker.
Football career
After leaving Atlético Madrid's youth academy, Rodríguez started professionally with Ciudad de MurciaCiudad de Murcia
Club de Fútbol Atlético Ciudad was a Spanish football club based in Murcia, in the autonomous community of Murcia. Founded in 2007, it played its last season in Segunda División B , holding home matches at Estadio Juan de la Cierva, with a 1,600-seat capacity.-History:On June 6, 2007, Ciudad de...
in the second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
. However, the lack of playing time for the Colchoneros first team made him drop down a level
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
in January 2006, as he moved to UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands...
.
In 2006–07, Rodríguez returned to Atlético to play with its B squad
Atlético Madrid B
Atlético Madrid B is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the namesake community. Founded in 1963, it is the reserve team of Atlético Madrid, and currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home games at Nuevo Cerro del Espino.-History:...
, being its top scorer, which he repeated the following season in the second division, with UD Salamanca
UD Salamanca
Unión Deportiva Salamanca, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 16 March 1923, it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2....
.
Such solid performances earned him a transfer to La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
, moving for €
Euro
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400.000 to UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
; however, before 2008–09 began, he was loaned to Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
, returning in the following summer to Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
.
Rodríguez made his top level debut on 30 August 2009, appearing in a 0–0 home draw against Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
. On 22 November he netted after just five minutes on the pitch, but Almería lost 1–3 at RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
, and the player was only the fourth of fifth offensive option at the club during 2009–10
2009–10 La Liga
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On 16 July 2010, after having been suspended by Almería, Rodríguez signed for Celta permanently, penning a four-year contract. In the first season
2010–11 Segunda División
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in his second spell, he scored a career-best 17 goals, leading the Galicians to the sixth position in the regular season and the subsequent promotion playoffs
2010–11 La Liga Play-Off
The 2010–11 La Liga Play-Off took place in June 2011. This was Segundas first season with purely promotion play-offs since 1986–87 and the first time play offs had been used for movement between the first and second tier since 1998-99. This new promotion phase was introduced to determine the third...
.
Personal
Rodríguez's younger brother, Sergio, is also a footballer. A defenderDefender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, he played as a senior for Atlético Madrid and Celta, in both cases only representing its reserves.