Francisco Javier Rodríguez
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| Maza | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Francisco Javier Rodríguez Pinedo | |
| Date of birth | October 20, 1981 | |
| Place of birth | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico | |
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 41⁄2 in) | |
| Playing position | Centre Back |
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| Club information | ||
| Current club | PSV Eindhoven | |
| Number | 4 | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2002–2008 2008– |
Chivas de Guadalajara PSV Eindhoven |
169 (4) 0 (0) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2004– | México | 41 (2) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Francisco Javier "Maza" Rodríguez Pinedo (born October 20, 1981 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football Defender, recently signed by PSV Eindhoven. His nickname is Maza, because of his hometown of Mazatlan.
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[edit] Biography
Maza began his professional career with C.D. Guadalajara, debuting for the club during the 2002 Apertura tournament.
He was part of the Mexican 2004 Olympic Football Team, that exited in the first round, having finished third in group A, below group winners Mali and South Korea.
On April 2, 2006, he was called up to play for the Mexican National Team by head coach Ricardo Lavolpe. Maza played one game in the 2006 World cup, playing against Portugal.
In the Apertura 2006, he helped to tie the final game, which Chivas won 2-1 against Toluca, and helped Chivas win their 11th championship in the Primera Division de Mexico. Photo gallery
[edit] PSV Eindhoven
On May 9, 2008, it was announced that Rodríguez was transferred for $6.8m to the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven for 3 years. He will play alongside his compatriot Carlos Salcido.
[edit] Honours
[edit] Club
[edit] External links
- Francisco Rodríguez Article (In Spanish)
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