Arturo Rodriguez

Arturo Rodríguez (born 15 December 1998) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Sacramento Republic FC.

Career

Youth Rodriguez started his youth career with FC Dallas. However, his road through the academy system was not cut and dried. Rodriguez was actually rejected the first time he tried to join the FC Dallas academy. Rodriguez's younger brother, David Rodriguez, was also signed to a professional contract with the club. Rodriguez made his debut on March 30, 2019, in a 3–2 win against the Chattanooga Red Wolves. Rodriguez helped lead North Texas to the USL League One 2019 regular season and post-season championship, while becoming the league's assist leader with 10 assists and a leading MVP candidate. He scored his first goal for the club on November 5, 2019, against fellow MLS reserve side Orlando City B.

Rodriguez was signed by the Charleston Battery on March 24, 2023, to a one-year deal with an option for an additional year. Joining shortly after the start of the 2023 season, Arturo enjoyed ample success in his first year with the Battery. His first goal came on April 8 with one of the last kicks of the match against Hartford Athletic, securing Charleston the victory amid heavy rainfall. Rodriguez scored four goals and five assists across 27 Championship matches and led the team in chances created (44). Rodriguez provided heroics in the playoffs with two goals and two assists, including a goal in the Eastern Conference Final against Louisville City FC to knock out Louisville and win the conference title. Charleston would end runners-up in the USL Championship Final.

In 2024, Rodriguez's contract option was picked up by the Battery and he switched his number from 12 to 10.

Sacramento Republic FC signed Rodriguez for the 2026 USL Championship season, the terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Personal life Arturo's younger brother David is also a professional footballer. He plays for Liga MX club Atlético San Luis.

Career statistics Club

Honours North Texas SC USL League One Regular Season: 2019 USL League One Championship: 2019

Charleston Battery Eastern Conference Champion (Playoffs): 2023

Individual USL League One Most Valuable Player: 2019 USL League One Young Player of the Year: 2019