Juan Antonio Rodríguez Villamuela
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Juan Antonio Rodríguez Villamuela (born 1 April 1982) is a Spanish
professional footballer who plays for Getafe CF
as a defensive midfielder.
, Andalusia
, and grown through the ranks of Málaga CF
, Rodríguez first appeared with the main side in early 2003–04, on 28 September 2003, as a substitute against RCD Espanyol
, ultimately appearing twice in that season (having been mainly registered with the B team
). The next season, he established himself in the first team, becoming an undisputed starter the following two years, netting five league goals in his first full season
.
With Málaga relegated from La Liga
in 2005–06
, Rodríguez joined Deportivo La Coruña after having been linked with the Galicians in the previous months, signing on 13 July 2006, in a deal which earned the player approximately €
600.000 per season, a relatively lower amount compared to players previously operating in the same position at Depor: Lionel Scaloni
, Aldo Duscher
and Toro Acuña
.
Rodríguez was regularly played as starter during his six-year spell with Deportivo, in various midfield positions (103 league games and six goals in his last three seasons combined). In late June 2011, following the club's top flight relegation
, the 29-year old signed as a free agent
for Getafe CF
, penning a four-year contract.
Spain
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professional footballer who plays for Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
as a defensive midfielder.
Football career
Born in MálagaMálaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...
, 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...
, and grown through the ranks of Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
, Rodríguez first appeared with the main side in early 2003–04, on 28 September 2003, as a substitute against RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
, ultimately appearing twice in that season (having been mainly registered with the B team
Atlético Malagueño
Atlético Malagueño, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1990, it is the reserve team of Málaga CF, and currently plays in Tercera División - Group 9....
). The next season, he established himself in the first team, becoming an undisputed starter the following two years, netting five league goals in his first full season
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
.
With Málaga relegated from 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...
in 2005–06
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
, Rodríguez joined Deportivo La Coruña after having been linked with the Galicians in the previous months, signing on 13 July 2006, in a deal which earned the player approximately €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
600.000 per season, a relatively lower amount compared to players previously operating in the same position at Depor: Lionel Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni
Lionel Sebastián Scaloni is an Argentine footballer who plays for S.S. Lazio in the Italian first division. A player of wide range, he can appear as both a right defender or midfielder....
, Aldo Duscher
Aldo Duscher
Álvaro 'Aldo' Pedro Duscher is an Argentine footballer who plays for Barcelona Sporting Club in Ecuador, as a defensive midfielder....
and Toro Acuña
Roberto Acuña
Roberto Miguel Acuña Cabello is a Paraguayan footballer who plays for Club Rubio Ñú.Nicknamed El Toro due to his strength and dominating presence, he operated as a central midfielder...
.
Rodríguez was regularly played as starter during his six-year spell with Deportivo, in various midfield positions (103 league games and six goals in his last three seasons combined). In late June 2011, following the club's top flight relegation
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
, the 29-year old signed as a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
for Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
, penning a four-year contract.