🐣 Young talent of the week: Álvaro Rodríguez 🇺🇾 | OneFootball

Like every week, OneFootball highlights a young talent whose progress is no longer going unnoticed. This time, we head to La Liga, where a young forward is making his mark with goals against Barça and Real.

Trained at Real Madrid, Álvaro Rodríguez might have thought he would make his mark there.

Providing an assist against Osasuna and then scoring in the derby against Atlético de Madrid in his first two La Liga matches in 2023, the young Uruguayan seemed destined for a bright future with the Merengues.

But gradually his appearances with the professional squad decreased, until he returned to Castilla the following season. There, he regained some form with 10 goals in 34 matches.

These performances were enough to catch the eye of Getafe, who took him on loan for the 24/25 season. However, within the club coached by José Bordalas, the Uruguayan struggled to impress with just two goals in 24 matches across all competitions.

Ultimately, Elche acquired him for two million euros last summer. With already five goals and four assists, this season seems to be his breakthrough.

Standing at 1.93 meters, the young striker impresses with his ability to hold up the ball with his back to goal to direct play. Yet, like Hugo Ekitike, he is not clumsy with the ball at his feet.

Capable of driving with the ball and outdribbling his opponent, Álvaro Rodríguez shines with his versatility. A rare profile that should make him a sought-after striker in the next summer transfer window.

Thanks to his goals against Barça, Real Madrid, and Real Sociedad, the native of Palamos has also shown that he is not afraid of big occasions. Currently valued at four million euros on Transfermarkt, the Uruguayan giant is expected to see his stock rise sharply.

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