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Vicente Rodríguez

Vicente Rodríguez, Spanish footballer

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Born
July 16, 1981
Age in 2026
45
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Birth year
1981

About Vicente Rodríguez

Vicente Rodríguez Guillén, known simply as Vicente, nicknamed El puñal de Benicalap, is a Spanish former professional footballer. Vicente represented Spain in the first half of the 2000s, and played at Euro 2004. The arrival of Rafael Benítez as coach in 2001–02 would mark Vicente's opportunity to prove himself, and his progress coincided with the club's first league title in 31 years. Vicente was again often injured in 2006–07, most notably in the first leg of a Champions League quarter-final tie with Chelsea which ended his campaign. In 2008–09, although playing fewer minutes, Vicente was able to contribute more regularly, while competing for first-choice status with young Juan Mata.

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Vicente Rodríguez timeline

  1. The arrival of Rafael Benítez as coach in 2001–02 would mark Vicente's opportunity to prove himself, and his progress coincided with the club's first league title in 31 years.
  2. Vicente represented Spain in the first half of the 2000s, and played at Euro 2004.
  3. Vicente was again often injured in 2006–07, most notably in the first leg of a Champions League quarter-final tie with Chelsea which ended his campaign.
  4. In 2008–09, although playing fewer minutes, Vicente was able to contribute more regularly, while competing for first-choice status with young Juan Mata.

The world when Vicente Rodríguez was born

Vicente Rodríguez was born in 1981. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1981

  • #1 song"Bette Davis Eyes" – Kim Carnes
  • Top movieChariots of Fire
  • Top TV showDallas
  • Best-selling bookThe Hotel New Hampshire – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentSugar Ray Leonard defeats Thomas Hearns
  • Top headlineMTV launches
  • Technology milestoneIBM launches the PC
  • Defining fadPac-Man fever
  • Notable inventionIBM PC (personal computer)
  • World population4.53 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championLos Angeles Dodgers (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population229.5M

1981 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Vicente Rodríguez's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19812026
Gas$1.31$3.45/gal
Average home$68,900$435,000
Average income$22,388$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.78$11.95
Postage stamp$0.18$0.73
Population229.5M341 million

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