Galo Rodríguez

Galo Mariano Rodríguez Meza is an Ecuadorian football manager and former player who played as a midfielder.

Playing career

Born in Cayambe, Pichincha Rodríguez mainly played for clubs in his native state, aside from a short spell at 9 de Octubre in 2001. He also notably represented San Pedro and JUPS.

Managerial career

After retiring, Rodríguez joined Independiente del Valle's youth categories in 2013. Ahead of the 2020 season, he moved to 9 de Octubre as Juan Carlos León's assistant.
Ahead of the 2023 season, Rodríguez returned to IDV after being appointed manager of reserve team Independiente Juniors in the Serie B. He left in the end of the season, after finishing in the fifth position.
On 31 August 2024, Rodríguez was named in charge of Serie A side Imbabura, replacing sacked Martín Wainer, but was himself dismissed on 3 November.