Álvaro Rodríguez

Álvaro Daniel Rodríguez Muñoz (born 14 July 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Bournemouth. Born in Spain, he has represented both Spain and Uruguay at youth international level.

Early life Rodríguez was born on 14 July 2004 in Palamós, Girona, Catalonia. He is the son of former Uruguayan international footballer Coquito, and a Spanish mother. He is the grand-nephew of former Uruguayan international footballer Climaco Rodríguez.

Club career Early career Rodríguez began his youth career at the age of six with local academy Global Palamós. After a year-long stint at Gironès-Sàbat, he joined the youth setup of Girona. 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.

Real Madrid After impressing with the Juvenil sides, Rodríguez made his senior debut for Real Madrid Castilla on 24 October 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 loss at Atlético Sanluqueño. He would make his first start for the reserve side on 8 January 2022, also scoring his first senior goal, in a 3–1 victory over Andorra.

Rodríguez received his first call-up to the senior side on 22 October 2022, remaining on the bench in a 3–1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga. He made his debut for the senior team on 3 January 2023 in a 1–0 Copa del Rey victory over Cacereño.

Rodríguez made his La Liga debut for Real Madrid in a 2–0 win against Osasuna on 19 February 2023 in which he made a late assist after another was ruled offside. On 25 February, he scored his first La Liga goal in a 1–1 draw against Atlético Madrid.

Loan to Getafe On 29 August 2024, Rodríguez was sent out on loan to Getafe for the rest of 2024–25 season.

Elche On 22 July 2025, Rodríguez signed a four-year contract with fellow top tier side Elche.

Bournemouth On 14 July 2026, Rodríguez signed for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth on a long term deal for a fee of £21 million.

International career Spain Born in Spain to a father from Uruguay, Rodríguez is eligible to represent both countries at the international level. He was included in the squad of the under-18 team for the 2022 Mediterranean Games. Rodríguez played all three games and scored one goal as the side finished last in their group.

Uruguay In August 2022, Rodríguez officially switched and committed his international future to Uruguay. In January 2023, he was named in the squad for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship. He scored five goals in the tournament, helping Uruguay finish as runners-up. However, he was not included in the squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, as Real Madrid refused to release him. Uruguay went on to win the tournament, beating Italy 1–0 in the final.

Style of play Rodríguez is a left-footed centre-forward renowned for his height, although he can also play out wide. Marca highlighted his reading of the game and his movement. He was also described as attacking space well, providing good runs for midfielders, working tirelessly, and not being afraid to put in a challenge for his side.

Career statistics

Honours Real Madrid U19 Copa del Rey Juvenil: 2021–22

Real Madrid La Liga: 2023–24 Copa del Rey: 2022–23 UEFA Champions League: 2023–24