Pablo Rodríguez Aracil (born 20 July 1985) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career A youth graduate of local Levante UD and Valencia CF, Valencia-born Rodríguez only played lower league or amateur football in his country, representing UD Puçol, CD La Oliva, UD Almería B, CD Toledo, CD Olímpic de Xàtiva, Mazarrón CF, CD La Muela – his first Segunda División B experience, with the 2010–11 season ending in relegation – UD Altea and Deportivo Rayo Cantabria.
Abroad, Rodríguez started with Ethnikos Achna FC in the Cypriot First Division in 2008, moving to CS Mioveni in the Romanian Liga II the following year. After a brief spell in the Republic of Ireland, he returned to his homeland.
In the 2013 January transfer window, Rodríguez signed with United Sikkim F.C. in India. He made his first appearance in the I-League on 2 February, in a 1–2 loss against Shillong Lajong FC.
On 12 August 2013, Rodríguez joined Liga Nacional de Honduras side C.D. Marathón,Español Pablo Rodríguez logró acuerdo con Marathón (Spaniard Pablo Rodríguez reached agreement with Marathón) ; Diez, 12 August 2013 (in Spanish) his signing marking the seventh country he had played in.Pablo Rodríguez, el trotamundos que ya ha jugado en siete países (Pablo Rodríguez, the journeyman who has played in seven countries) ; Diario AS, 20 September 2013 (in Spanish) He made his debut on 8 September, scoring in a 1–2 home defeat to Deportes Savio.Marathón vs. Deportes Savio 1–2 ; Global Sports Media, 8 September 2013
On 17 March 2014, Rodríguez signed a contract with Kaya F.C. in the Philippines. He netted four goals in his first four matches, including two in a 3–1 away victory over Loyola Meralco Sparks FC.Kaya moves to second after huge win over rivals Loyola, Green Archers winning streak comes to an end ; United Football League, 2 April 2014UFL: Spanish striker helps Kaya dump Sparks, Dooley explains Porteria snub ; Yahoo Sports, 2 April 2014
Rodríguez moved teams and countries again in July 2014, signing for Brumunddal Fotball in Norway. He made his debut in the 2. divisjon against Valdres FK, scoring a hat-trick in a 4–0 home win.Muy bueno, Pablo! (Meget bra, Pablo!) (Well done, Pablo!) ; Østlendingen, 2 August 2014 (in Norwegian)
In January 2015, Rodríguez joined Maldivian Dhivehi Premier League club Maziya S&RC.Pablo Rodríguez es el 'Willy Fogg' del fútbol español (Pablo Rodríguez is the 'Willy Fogg' of Spanish football) ; Diario AS, 28 February 2015 (in Spanish) He went on to score 14 goals for Indonesia's Madura United F.C. before signing for S.League side Hougang United FC, but struggled initially at his new team.
Honours Maziya S&RC Maldivian FA Charity Shield: 2015Maziya wins first Charity Shield ; Maldive Soccer, 7 April 2015
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External links
Stats at Maldives Soccer