History of Rodrigo Aguirre in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 17, 2026

Rodrigo Aguirre is a Uruguayan professional footballer known for his role as a forward. Throughout his career, he has played for several clubs across South America and Europe, including notable stints at Liverpool FC (Uruguay), Udinese in Italy, and various clubs in the Mexican Liga MX, such as Necaxa, Monterrey, and Club América. Aguirre began his professional journey as a youth international for Uruguay, representing his country in various youth championships. His playing style is characterized by his physical presence and versatility in the attacking third. Having gained extensive experience in different tactical environments, he has established himself as a reliable goal-scoring threat. Over the years, Aguirre has been recognized for his resilience and ability to adapt to diverse leagues, contributing significantly to the offensive strategies of the teams he has represented.

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October 1994: Birth of Rodrigo Aguirre

On October 1, 1994, Rodrigo Sebastián Aguirre Soto was born in Uruguay, marking the beginning of the life of the future professional footballer.

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2011: International Youth Tournament Appearances

During 2011, Rodrigo Aguirre represented Uruguay as a youth international, participating in both the 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship and the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

2011: Professional Debut

In 2011, Rodrigo Aguirre made his professional debut, participating in three matches during the Apertura Tournament.

2012: First Career Goal

During the 2012 Copa Sudamericana, Rodrigo Aguirre scored his first professional goal in a match against the club Envigado.

2013: South American Youth Football Championship Participation

In 2013, Rodrigo Aguirre continued his progression as a youth international by competing for Uruguay in the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship.

April 2014: Transfer to Udinese

In April 2014, the 19-year-old striker Rodrigo Aguirre signed a five-year contract with Udinese, who acquired him for a transfer fee of approximately €4 million.

2016: Loans to Perugia and Lugano

During 2016, following struggles to secure consistent playing time at Udinese, Rodrigo Aguirre was sent out on loan to Perugia in Serie B and subsequently to Lugano in the Swiss Super League.

January 2017: Joining Nacional on Loan

In January 2017, Rodrigo Aguirre embarked on a fresh start by joining the football club Nacional on a six-month loan, a move that allowed him to successfully rediscover his competitive form.

January 2018: Loan transfer to Botafogo

In January 2018, Rodrigo Aguirre joined the Brazilian club Botafogo on a loan deal to continue his professional football career.

January 2019: Termination of Botafogo loan

Following a challenging tenure at the club, Rodrigo Aguirre's loan agreement with Botafogo was officially terminated in January 2019.

January 2021: Move to Necaxa

In January 2021, Rodrigo Aguirre relocated to Mexico to join the football club Necaxa on a loan agreement.

June 2022: Transfer to Monterrey

Following his performance during his loan spell, Aguirre secured a permanent transfer to the club Monterrey in June 2022.

November 2024: International Debut and First Goal Against Colombia

On 15 November 2024, Rodrigo Aguirre made his debut for the Uruguayan national team during a World Cup qualifier match against Colombia. He earned a spot in the starting line-up and successfully scored his inaugural international goal in the 60th minute of the second half.