Rodrigo Mora
Encyclopedia
Rodrigo Nicanor Mora Núñez (born 29 October 1987 in Rivera
) is an Uruguay
an footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal
, as a striker.
. In 2008, aged 20, he signed for top division outfit Defensor Sporting.
After a relatively successful first season, helping La Farola finish third in the Apertura
and win the Clausura, Mora found himself on the bench more often than not in the following, and subsequently left for fellow league outfit C.A. Cerro
. He was purchased back for 2010–11
, and finished the Apertura tournament with 11 goals - second-best in the competition behind Club Nacional de Football
's Santiago García - as his team finished in top position.
In January 2011, Mora signed for S.L. Benfica on a free transfer, effective as of July. He was officially presented by the Portuguese
club on 1 July, alongside Spaniard
Nolito
. He played his first official game on 14 October in a Portuguese Cup
game
against Portimonense SC, replacing Rodrigo
in the 78th minute of a 2–0 away win.
Rivera
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. It is located at the north end of Route 5, on the border with Brazil. The Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento is right across the border, only a street away of it...
) is an Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, as a striker.
Club career
Mora started his professional career with modest Juventud de Las PiedrasJuventud de Las Piedras
Club Atlético Juventud de Las Piedras is a sports club from Las Piedras, Canelones in Uruguay. They won promotion to the Primera División Uruguaya to start in August 2007.-History:...
. In 2008, aged 20, he signed for top division outfit Defensor Sporting.
After a relatively successful first season, helping La Farola finish third in the Apertura
Apertura and Clausura
The Apertura and Clausura tournaments are a relatively recent innovation for many Latin American football leagues in which the traditional European football season from August to May is divided in two sections per season, each with its own champion. Apertura and Clausura are the Spanish words for...
and win the Clausura, Mora found himself on the bench more often than not in the following, and subsequently left for fellow league outfit C.A. Cerro
C.A. Cerro
Club Atlético Cerro, usually known simply as Cerro is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division....
. He was purchased back for 2010–11
2010–11 Uruguayan Primera División season
The 2010–11 Liga Profesional de Primera División season, also known as the 2010–11 Copa Uruguaya or the 2010–11 Campeonato Uruguayo, was the 107th season of Uruguay's top-flight football league, and the 80th in which it was professional....
, and finished the Apertura tournament with 11 goals - second-best in the competition behind Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
's Santiago García - as his team finished in top position.
In January 2011, Mora signed for S.L. Benfica on a free transfer, effective as of July. He was officially presented by the Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
club on 1 July, alongside Spaniard
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...
Nolito
Manuel Agudo Durán
Manuel Agudo Durán, commonly known as Nolito , is a Spanish footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal, as a forward or winger.-Barcelona:...
. He played his first official game on 14 October in a Portuguese Cup
Taça de Portugal
The Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
game
2011–12 Taça de Portugal
The 2011–12 Taça de Portugal is the 72nd season of the Taça de Portugal. The winners will qualify for the group stage of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League.- Primeira Liga :*Associação Académica de Coimbra – Organismo Autónomo de Futebol...
against Portimonense SC, replacing Rodrigo
Rodrigo Moreno Machado
Rodrigo Moreno Machado is a Brazilian-born Spanish footballer who currently plays for Benfica. He is able to play on the wing or as a striker...
in the 78th minute of a 2–0 away win.