Alexis Rodríguez (footballer)


Alexis Rodríguez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newell's Old Boys.

Career

Born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Rodríguez began in the youth team of hometown club Newell's Old Boys. He was promoted into the first-team when he was an unused substitute for an Argentine Primera División win over Olimpo on 27 May 2017.
Rodríguez's professional debut arrived on 26 November 2017 in a 3–1 win away to River Plate, as an 83rd-minute substitute for Brian Sarmiento. The following 5 May, he scored his first career goal in a 1–0 home win over Defensa y Justicia.

Personal life

He is the twin brother of Denis Rodríguez and cousin of Maxi Rodríguez, both of whom were his teammates at Newell's.

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