Alex Rodríguez (Spanish footballer)


Alejandro Rodríguez Gorrín, known as Alex Rodríguez, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Oxford United.
Rodríguez was born in Tenerife and played youth football with Sunderland before starting his professional career with Wellington Phoenix.

Early life

Rodríguez was born in Tenerife.

Playing career

Rodríguez was a member of Premier League club Sunderland's youth system for several years, including as captain of the youth team. After being released by Sunderland in 2014, Rodríguez signed with New Zealand-based A-League club Wellington Phoenix. In July 2014, Rodríguez scored his first Phoenix goal in a pre-season friendly win over Premier League side West Ham after earlier setting up the opening goal. Alex made his competitive debut for Wellington in the side's loss to Perth Glory in the opening round of the 2014–15 A-League.
On 6 June 2017, Rodríguez signed with Portuguese club Boavista.
After a spell with Romanian club Sepsi Sfântu Gheorghe, Rodríguez signed for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell in June 2018.
On 20 June 2019, Rodríguez signed a two-year contract with Oxford United, with the option of a third, on a free transfer after his Motherwell deal had expired. He made his Oxford debut in a 1–1 draw at Sunderland on the opening day of the 2019–20 season.

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