Kevin Rodríguez is an Ecuadorian professional footballer known for his forward position.
He began his professional career with Imbabura Sporting Club, where he debuted in 2017.
In December 2022, Rodríguez signed with Independiente del Valle, continuing his rise in Ecuadorian football.
Биография
Early Life
Kevin José Rodríguez Cortez was born in Ibarra, Ecuador, where he began his football journey at the young age of 13 by joining his hometown club, Imbabura Sporting Club. He progressed through the youth ranks and made his first team debut in 2017, although the team faced relegation from the Serie B that year.
Club Career
Rodríguez's career took off in 2018 when he started to feature more regularly for Imbabura, scoring seven goals in the national stage of the Segunda Categoria. His performance improved over the years, culminating in a standout 2022 season where he scored ten goals and played a crucial role in the Copa Ecuador, notably scoring the winner against LDU Quito. In December 2022, he signed with Independiente del Valle, where he continued to develop his skills. By September 2023, Rodríguez made a significant move to Belgium, signing a four-year deal with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. He made his debut in the UEFA Europa League shortly after and scored his first goals for the club in November 2023.
International Career
Rodríguez's international career began in November 2022 when he was called up to the Ecuador national team for a friendly match against Iraq. He made his World Cup debut shortly after and was part of the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On October 12, 2023, he scored his first international goal, a dramatic 96th-minute winner against Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier. He has since been selected for the 2024 Copa América and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking him as a rising star in Ecuadorian football.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Imbabura
Born in Ibarra, Rodríguez joined hometown side Imbabura at the age of 13. He progressed through the youth setup until making his first team debut in 2017, featuring in two matches as his club was relegated from the Serie B. Rodríguez started to feature more regularly in 2018, scoring seven times in the national stage of the Segunda Categoria. After scoring 11 goals overall during the 2019 season, he only scored once in five matches in 2020. In 2021, he only scored twice as his side returned to the second level. Rodríguez became a regular starter for Imbabura in the 2022 Serie B, scoring ten times as his side finished fifth. In the 2022 Copa Ecuador, he notably scored the winner to knock out LDU Quito in the round of 16.
Independiente del Valle
On 2 December 2022, Independiente del Valle announced the signing of Rodríguez.
Union Saint-Gilloise
On 1 September 2023, Belgian Pro League club Union Saint-Gilloise announced the signing of Rodríguez on a four-year deal, with an option for an additional year. Rodríguez made his debut as a substitute in Union's opening UEFA Europa League group game against Toulouse on 21 September 2023, which Union drew 1–1. Later that year, on 12 November, he scored his first goals by netting a brace in a 3–0 win over Kortrijk.
Club
As of match played 20 September 2026
International
As of match played 30 June 2026
Scores and results list Ecuador's goal tally first.
Rodríguez was called up to the Ecuador national team for the first time in November 2022, as part of a preparation match against Iraq ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup later that month. He made his debut in the match, which finished as a 0–0 draw, coming on as a substitute in the 63rd minute for José Cifuentes. Two days later, he was included by coach Gustavo Alfaro in Ecuador's squad for the World Cup. Rodríguez was named in the Ecuadorian squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On 12 October 2023, he scored his first international goal – a 96th-minute winner against Bolivia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. He was called up to the final 26-man Ecuador squad for the 2024 Copa América. On 31 May 2026, he was selected in Ecuador's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Club
- Imbabura Sporting Club (2018–2022)
- Club
- Ecuador men's national football team (2022–)
- National team
- Ecuador
- Club
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (2023–)
- Club
- Independiente del Valle (2022–2023)
Наследие
Independiente del Valle
Supercopa Ecuador: 2023 Recopa Sudamericana: 2023 Union SG
Belgian Pro League: 2024–25 Belgian Cup: 2023–24, 2025–26 Belgian Super Cup: 2024
Клубы
- Ecuador men's national football team2022сейчас
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise2023сейчас
- Imbabura Sporting Club2018–2022
- Independiente del Valle2022–2023
Играл вместе с
Abdelmounaim BoutouilRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2020
Abdelrafik GérardRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2018- Adrian BeckRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise
Alan FrancoIndependiente del Valle · 2018–2020- Alex CochraneRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2010
- Alexandros KaklamanosRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2011–2012
Alphonse SixRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 1912–1913- Alphonse SixRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 1912–1912
Anan KhalailiRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2024–2026- André De NulRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 1975–1977
- André VanderstappenRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 1960–1965
- André VandeweyerRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 1931–1939
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Kevin José Rodríguez Cortez is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and the Ecuador national team.
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