Jesús Rodríguez (footballer, born 2005)

Jesús Rodriguez Caraballo (born 21 November 2005) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a winger for Betis Deportivo Balompié.

Jesús Rodríguez
Personal information
Full name Jesús Rodriguez Caraballo
Date of birth (2005-11-21) 21 November 2005 (age 18)
Place of birth Seville, Spain
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Betis B
Number 17
Youth career
2019–2021 Nervión
2021–2022 Betis
2022–2023 Calavera
2023–2024 Betis
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Betis B 31 (8)
2024– Betis 0 (0)
International career
2024– Spain U19 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 November 2024

Career

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As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of AD Nervión. In 2021, he joined the youth academy of La Liga side Real Betis. He was described as "one of the main pillars of the Betis youth team" while playing for the club.[1]

In 2022, he joined the youth academy of Calavera CF. He started his senior career with La Liga side Real Betis. On 31 October 2024, he debuted for the club during a 6–1 win over CD Gévora.[2] He also played for their reserve team. He is a Spain youth international. He played for the Spain national under-19 football team for 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He helped the team win the competition.

Style of play

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Rodríguez is a winger and is known for his speed.[3]

Career statistics

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As of match played 31 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Betis Beportivo 2023–24 Segunda Federación 24 7 24 7
2024–25 Primera Federación 7 1 7 1
Total 31 8 31 8
Real Betis 2024–25 La Liga 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 31 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 32 8

References

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  1. ^ "Jesús Rodríguez: "Mi sueño es debutar en el Villamarín"". diariodesevilla.es.
  2. ^ "Gévora - Betis, las notas de los jugadores: Jesús Rodríguez es 'Joaquinesco'". abc.es.
  3. ^ "Jesús Rodríguez, la perla del Betis a la que Vítor Roque agradeció su gol y el Sevilla rechazó: "Tiene la picardía de un niño de barrio y la bondad de uno de pueblo"". relevo.com.
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