About Gonzalo Rodríguez (footballer, born 1984)
Gonzalo Javier Rodríguez Prado (Latin American Spanish: [ɡonˈsalo roˈðɾiɣes]; born 10 April 1984) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a central defender. After starting out at San Lorenzo, he spent most of his career with Villarreal, appearing in 253 competitive matches over the course of eight La Liga seasons (nine goals). He also played five years in the Italian Serie A with Fiorentina. == Club career == === San Lorenzo === Born in Buenos Aires, Gonzalo started playing with San Lorenzo de Almagro. He made his Primera División debut on 26 July 2002 at the age of 18, against Rosario Central. At age 20, Rodríguez had already represented Argentina, previously having appeared at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship with the under-20 team. === Villarreal === In July 2004, Rodríguez signed for Spain's Villarreal CF, being an undisputed starter in his first two seasons and renewing his contract for a further five years. However, after the surprise elimination from the UEFA Intertoto Cup at the hands of NK Maribor, in which he was sent off, and a month into the league campaign, he suffered a serious injury, tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee; after returning to activity in April 2007, he suffered the same injury two months later. Rodríguez returned to good form in 2008–09, often partnering Uruguayan Diego Godín and totalling 48 La Liga games over two seasons, with his side always qualifying for the UEFA Europa League, finishing fifth and seventh respectively. On 7 April 2011, in the Europa League quarter-final tie against FC Twente, he broke his fibula following a tough challenge by Marc Janko, being rushed to hospital in an ambulance and ruled out for the remainder of the season.
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