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Rodrigo De Paul

Rodrigo Javier De Paul is an Argentine professional football player known for his role as a central or right midfielder. He currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, on loan from Atlético Madrid in La Liga. De Paul is also a member of the Argentina national team, showcasing his talent on both club and international levels.

May 1994: Rodrigo De Paul's Birth

In May 1994, Rodrigo Javier De Paul was born.

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2002: Joined Racing Club's Youth Setup

In 2002, at the age of eight, Rodrigo De Paul joined Racing Club's youth setup.

2008: Argentina's First Major International Title Since 2008

In the final of the tournament against the hosts Brazil, in 2008, Rodrigo De Paul's long pass set up Ángel Di María to score the only goal of the match, allowing Argentina to capture their joint record 15th Copa América title and their first major international title since 2008.

June 2012: Called up to Racing Club's main squad

In June 2012, Rodrigo De Paul, while still a junior, was called up to the main squad of Racing Club for a match against Vélez Sarsfield, but remained unused.

2012: Played in 19 Matches

During the 2012 season, Rodrigo De Paul appeared in 19 matches for Racing Club.

February 2013: First Professional Match

In February 2013, Rodrigo De Paul played his first match as a professional, replacing Mauro Camoranesi in the 86th minute during a 0–3 loss at Atlético de Rafaela.

2013: Key part in Racing Club

During the 2013 season, Rodrigo De Paul played a key part for Racing Club, featuring in 35 matches and scoring four times.

May 2014: Agreed to Valencia CF Deal

In May 2014, Valencia CF agreed to a US$6.5 million deal for Rodrigo De Paul with Racing Club.

December 2014: First Goal for Valencia CF

In December 2014, Rodrigo De Paul scored his first goal for Valencia CF in the 2–1 win against Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey.

April 2015: First La Liga Goal

In April 2015, Rodrigo De Paul scored his first La Liga goal against Athletic Bilbao.

2015: Appearances for Valencia CF

During the first half of the 2015-16 season, Rodrigo De Paul made 14 appearances in all competitions for Valencia CF, including two in the Champions League.

February 2016: Loan to Racing Club

In February 2016, Rodrigo De Paul was loaned out by Valencia manager Gary Neville to his former side Racing Club.

July 2016: Transferred to Udinese

In July 2016, Rodrigo De Paul was transferred to Italian Serie A club Udinese.

August 2016: Debut for Udinese

In August 2016, Rodrigo De Paul made his debut for Udinese against AS Roma in a 4–0 defeat.

January 2017: First Goal for Udinese

In January 2017, Rodrigo De Paul scored his first goal for Udinese against AC Milan in a 2–1 victory.

October 2018: Senior International Debut for Argentina

In October 2018, Rodrigo De Paul made his senior international debut for Argentina in a 4–0 victory against Iraq.

2018: Started the Season with Four Goals

Rodrigo De Paul started the 2018-19 Serie A season with four goals in the first six matches.

October 2019: Signed New Contract at Udinese

On October 15, 2019, Rodrigo De Paul signed a new five-year contract at Udinese.

2019: Finished third in the Copa América

In 2019, Rodrigo De Paul was part of the Argentina squad that finished third in the Copa América after beating Chile 2–1 in the third-place match.

December 2020: Became Udinese's Club Captain

In December 2020, Rodrigo De Paul became Udinese's club captain, replacing Kevin Lasagna.

July 2021: Signed with Atlético Madrid

In July 2021, Rodrigo De Paul signed a five-year contract with Atlético Madrid, just days after winning the Copa América with Argentina.

July 2021: Goal in Copa América Quarter-Final

On July 3, 2021, Rodrigo De Paul scored the opening goal in a 3–0 win over Ecuador in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Copa América in Brazil.

August 2021: Started Dating Tini

Rodrigo De Paul started dating Argentine singer Tini in August 2021.

December 2021: First Goal for Atlético Madrid

On December 7, 2021, Rodrigo De Paul scored his first goal for Atlético Madrid in a 3–1 away win against FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League.

January 2022: Separation from Camila Homs

In January 2022, Rodrigo De Paul and Argentine model Camila Homs confirmed that they were separating after twelve years together.

2022: Part of the FIFA World Cup Winning Squad

In 2022, Rodrigo De Paul was part of the squad that won the FIFA World Cup.

August 2023: Ended Relationship with Tini

In August 2023, Rodrigo De Paul ended his relationship with Argentine singer Tini.

2024: Part of the Copa America Winning Squad

In 2024, Rodrigo De Paul was part of the squad that won the Copa América.

July 2025: Joined Inter Miami on Loan

On July 25, 2025, Rodrigo De Paul joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami on an initial six-month loan from Atlético Madrid.

2029: Expected to sign four-year deal

Rodrigo De Paul is expected to sign a four-year deal through 2029 with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami once the move becomes permanent.