Jaime Rodríguez
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Jaime Alberto Rodríguez Jiménez (born 17 January 1959) is a retired football player from El Salvador
. He represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup
in Spain
.
then Alianza F.C.
, he began a prolific football career, in the process becoming a legend in El Salvador
, although not as highly rated as Mágico González
. He continued playing internationally between 1982–1990, including the 1982 World Cup Finals in Spain.
A defender
, Rodríguez played professionally for different clubs around the world. Among these were El Salvador's Alianza F.C.
, Mexico's Club Léon
and F.C. Atlas
, and Germany's Bayer Uerdingen
(now known as KFC Uerdingen 05). He also played for teams in Japan's Yokohama Flugels
, NKK F.C.
and Finland's KPV
scoring 4 goals in 18 games during 1984-1985.
, but was sacked in 2002. Since then, he has been a strong advocate for improvement in football organisations and programs in El Salvador. Recently, Rodríguez has been appointed as the Coordinator of the Salvadoran national football team and is the assistant coach of the El Salvador
.
Jaime ("La Chelona") Rodríguez has participated in a charity match to raise funds for earthquake victims in his native El Salvador.
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El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
. He represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Playing career
From a very early age on, Rodríguez showed great skill and talent. After being selected by C.D. Juventud Olímpica MetalioC.D. Juventud Olímpica Metalio
Club Deportivo Juventud Olímpica Metalio, commonly known as Juventud Olímpica are a Salvadoran professional football club based in several locations including Sonsonate and also Barrio Santa Anita, San Salvador.-History:...
then Alianza F.C.
Alianza F.C.
Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador...
, he began a prolific football career, in the process becoming a legend in El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
, although not as highly rated as Mágico González
Mágico González
Jorge Alberto González Barillas , popularly known as El mágico , is a retired Salvadoran footballer....
. He continued playing internationally between 1982–1990, including the 1982 World Cup Finals in Spain.
A defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, Rodríguez played professionally for different clubs around the world. Among these were El Salvador's Alianza F.C.
Alianza F.C.
Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador...
, Mexico's Club Léon
Club León
Club León, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of León, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. They currently play in the Liga De Ascenso formerly known as "Primera A", the second tier of football in Mexico since their relegation from the Primera Division in 2002.León has won...
and F.C. Atlas
F.C. Atlas
Club Social y Deportivo Atlas de Guadalajara is a Mexican football club. Atlas is one of three teams that play in Guadalajara, Mexico, along with Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Estudiantes Tecos in the Primera División de México...
, and Germany's Bayer Uerdingen
KFC Uerdingen 05
KFC Uerdingen 05 is a German association football club in the Uerdingen district of the city of Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. The one time Bundesliga side enjoyed its greatest successes in the 1980s, but most recently has been part of fifth and sixth tier competition.-History:The club was...
(now known as KFC Uerdingen 05). He also played for teams in Japan's Yokohama Flugels
Yokohama Flügels
was a Japanese football club that played in the J. League between 1993 and 1998. In 1999 the club was officially merged with local rivals Yokohama Marinos and the two teams became known together as Yokohama F. Marinos.- History :...
, NKK F.C.
NKK F.C.
Nippon Kokan Soccer Club, or NKK Soccer Club was a Japanese football club which operated from 1912 to 1994. It played in the old Japan Soccer League since 1967 until its closing...
and Finland's KPV
Kokkolan Palloveikot
KPV is a Finnish football club, based in Kokkola. It currently plays in the Finnish First Division . The club's manager is Jarmo Korhonen, and it plays its home matches at Kokkolan keskuskenttä....
scoring 4 goals in 18 games during 1984-1985.
Managerial career
After retiring from football, Rodríguez started a coaching career at Alianza F.C.Alianza F.C.
Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador...
, but was sacked in 2002. Since then, he has been a strong advocate for improvement in football organisations and programs in El Salvador. Recently, Rodríguez has been appointed as the Coordinator of the Salvadoran national football team and is the assistant coach of the El Salvador
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
.
Jaime ("La Chelona") Rodríguez has participated in a charity match to raise funds for earthquake victims in his native El Salvador.
Club career statistics
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Japan Soccer League
, or JSL, was the top flight soccer league in Japan between 1965 and 1992, and was the precursor to the current professional league, the J. League. JSL was the second national league of a team sport in Japan after the professional Japanese Baseball League that was founded in 1936...
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|1992||rowspan="2"|Yokohama Flügels
Yokohama Flügels
was a Japanese football club that played in the J. League between 1993 and 1998. In 1999 the club was officially merged with local rivals Yokohama Marinos and the two teams became known together as Yokohama F. Marinos.- History :...
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External links
- http://www.masconazo.com/deportes/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1086&Itemid=1
- http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=57018/index.html