Óscar Rodríguez (footballer, born 1998)


Óscar Rodríguez Arnaiz, simply known as Óscar, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid, as an attacking midfielder.

Club career

Real Madrid

Born in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Óscar joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2009, from CD Los Navalmorales. Ahead of the 2016–17 season, he was promoted to the reserves in Segunda División B.
Óscar made his senior debut on 19 August 2017, starting and being booked in a 1–2 home loss against CF Rayo Majadahonda. He scored his first goal on 11 November, netting the opener in a 2–0 away win against CCD Cerceda.
Óscar made his first-team debut on 28 November 2017, starting in a 2–2 home draw against CF Fuenlabrada, for the season's Copa del Rey. The following 12 July, after being a regular starter in Santiago Solari's Castilla, he renewed his contract until 2023.

Leganés (loan)

On 13 August 2018, Óscar was loaned to La Liga side CD Leganés for the season, being handed the number 27 jersey. He made his debut for the club on 16 September, replacing Diego Rolán in a 0–1 home loss against Villarreal CF.
Óscar scored his first goal in the top tier on 26 September 2018, netting the winner in a 2–1 home win over FC Barcelona. On 31 May 2019, after four goals in 30 league appearances, his loan was extended for a further year.