Rodrigo Aguirre


Rodrigo Sebastián Aguirre Soto is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga MX club América and the Uruguay national team.
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Club career

Aguirre began his career with Liverpool in Montevideo. While at the club he scored 16 goals in 57 matches. He was loaned to the newly promoted Serie A team Empoli on 3 July 2014, then went to play in the lower leagues.
He was loaned again to Serie B team Perugia on 1 February 2016.
On 4 February 2019, he signed a 3-year contract with Ecuadorian club L.D.U. Quito.
On 20 January 2021, he signed with Liga MX side, Club Necaxa.

International career

Youth

As a youth international, Aguirre was part of Uruguayan squads at the 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship, 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup and the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship.

Senior

On 15 November 2024, Aguirre made his debut in a World Cup qualifier match against Colombia. He was featured in the starting line-up and scored his first goal during the second half in the 60th minute of the match.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
115 November 2024Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay2–13–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification
210 June 2025Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay1–02–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
34 September 2025Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay1–03–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Botafogo
Liga de Quito
América
Uruguay U17