Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz (born 14 July 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid Castilla. A former youth international for Spain, he has committed to internationally represent Uruguay.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz | ||
| Date of birth | (2004-07-14) 14 July 2004 (age 18) | ||
| Place of birth | Palamós, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Real Madrid B | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2014 | Global Palamós | ||
| 2014–2015 | Gironès-Sàbat | ||
| 2015–2020 | Girona | ||
| 2020– | Real Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Real Madrid B | 25 | (7) |
| National team | |||
| 2022 | Spain U18 | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 6 November 2022 (UTC) | |||
Álvaro was born on 14 July 2004 in Palamós, Spain. He is the son of former Uruguayan international footballer Coquito,[2] and a Spanish mother.[3]
Álvaro began his youth career at the age of six with local academy C.F. Global Palamós. After a year-long stint at CEF Gironès-Sàbat, he joined the youth setup of Girona FC. After five years there, he would join La Fábrica at Real Madrid where he would go on to win the 2022 Copa del Rey Juvenil.[4] After impressing with the Juvenil sides, Álvaro made his professional debut for Real Madrid Castilla on 24 October 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 loss at Atlético Sanluqueño.[5] He would make his first start for the reserve side on 8 January 2022, also scoring his first professional goal, in a 3–1 victory over FC Andorra.[6] Álvaro received his first call-up to the senior side on 22 October 2022, sitting on the bench in a 3–1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga.
Born in Spain to a father from Uruguay, Álvaro is eligible to represent both countries at the international level.[7]
Álvaro was included in the squad of the under-18 team for the 2022 Mediterranean Games. He played all three games and scored one goal as the side finished last in their group.[8]
On 22 August 2022 Álvaro officially committed his international future to the Uruguay national team.[9]
He is the great-nephew of former Uruguayan international footballer Climaco Rodríguez.[10]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Madrid Castilla | 2021–22 | Primera División RFEF | 17 | 4 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23 | 6 | 2 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | ||||
| Career total | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 6 | ||