Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez is a young talent of 16 years old who plays in the youth sector of Olympique Lyon. Born in 2008, he is considered one of the most promising prospects of his generation, with the French who have taken him permanently from Southampton making him sign a professional contract until 2027. “He was also liked by big clubs in Serie A”, was written in the press release of his presentation as a new player of the French club.
Rodriguez stands out for his technical qualities, including excellent ball control and vision, as well as excellent dribbling ability that makes him dangerous in one-on-one situations. He is versatile on the pitch, being able to play in various offensive roles, although he is mainly used as an attacking midfielder or winger. Throughout his young career, Rodriguez has already attracted attention for his performances in the youth categories, both in national leagues and in international youth competitions. His development continues to be monitored closely, and many observers see in him a potential future protagonist of professional football.
Name: Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez
Date of birth: March 11, 2008
Nationality: Venezuelan-English
Role: central striker
Squad: Olympique Lyon
It looks like: Christian Eriksen
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