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Ricardo Rodríguez (football manager)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Suárez.

Ricardo Rodríguez Suárez (Spanish pronunciation: [riˈkaɾðo roˈðɾiɣeθ]; born 3 April 1974), is a Spanish football coach. He is currently the head coach of the Chinese Super League club Wuhan Three Towns. He was declared the best coach of the J1 League in the 2021 season, in which he conquered the Emperor's Cup. Also, he won the Japanese Supercup in 2022.

Ricardo Rodríguez
Ricardo Rodríguez, 2013
Personal information
Full name Ricardo Rodríguez Suárez
Date of birth (1974-04-03) 3 April 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Oviedo, Spain
Team information
Current team
 Wuhan Three Towns (manager)
Youth career
Years Team
0000 Oviedo
Managerial career
2006–2007 Girona (youth)
2007 Girona
2007–2008 Málaga (assistant)
2011–2012 Saudi Arabia (assistant)
2013 Saudi Arabia U17
2013 Girona
2014 Ratchaburi Mitr Phol
2014–2015 Bangkok Glass
2016 Suphanburi
2016–2020 Tokushima Vortis
2021–2022 Urawa Red Diamonds
2024– Wuhan Three Towns

Education

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Born in Oviedo, Asturias, Rodríguez was a Real Oviedo youth graduate, but a serious knee injury forced him to leave his footballing career.[1] He has a bachelor's degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the University of A Coruña (1994–1998), and between 2000 and 2002 he obtained a PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences at the University of Oviedo while studying a master's degree in Sports High Performance provided by the Spanish Olympic Committee at the same time.[1]

From 2003 until 2006, Rodríguez completed the necessary studies to obtain the coaching badge from UEFA Pro License, provided by the Spanish Football Federation.

Managerial career

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Rodríguez started his career in 1998 at his former club Oviedo, being named the reserves' coach. In 2001, he was promoted to the main squad in Segunda División.[2]

In 2003 Rodríguez worked as a director and manager of Real Madrid's youth school in México City, along with Alberto Gil and Xabier Azkargorta.[3] He remained in charge for three years.

Girona

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Rodríguez with Girona in 2013.

In 2006, Rodríguez returned to his home country, being appointed manager of Girona FC's Juvenil squad. On 6 February of the following year, he was named manager of the Catalans' first team in Tercera División (along with sporting director Javi Salamero),[4] replacing fired Joan Carrillo, until the end of the campaign.[5] He achieved promotion in the play-offs, after defeating Paco Jémez's RSD Alcalá.

Málaga

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On 25 June 2007 Rodríguez was named at the helm of Málaga CF's B-team,[6] but was shortly after appointed as Juan Muñiz's assistant at the main squad[7] and being promoted to La Liga at the end of the season. In July 2008 he was appointed as director of football.[8]

On 4 March 2010 Rodríguez left the Andalusians, with the club already promoted.[9]

Saudi Arabia

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In August 2011 he signed a three-year deal with the Saudi Arabia Football Federation, initially as a consultant.[10]

Rodríguez acted along with Juan Ramón López Caro and Frank Rijkaard,[11] being added in the latter's squad in August 2012. In January 2013, after Rijkaard's dismissal, López Caro was appointed manager of the full squad and Rodríguez took charge of the under-17s.

Return to Girona

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On 4 July 2013 Rodríguez returned to Girona, with his side now in Segunda División.[1] He was relieved from his duties on 19 December, after a poor display in his last outings.[12]

Thailand

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On 19 January 2014 Rodríguez was named at the helm of Thai Premier League's Ratchaburi F.C.[13] Rodríguez finished his first season in Thailand with Ratchaburi by the fourth place in the final standing, highest position in the club history. In November, after the season's end, he left the club[14] and signed for fellow league team Bangkok Glass F.C. shortly after.[15] Rodríguez was sacked near the end of the 2015 season after 30 games of domestic league. In March 2016 he was appointed as manager of Suphanburi.[16]

On 28 June 2016, Ricardo Rodriguez has resigned from his position at Suphanburi after 3 months in charge.[17]

Tokushima Vortis

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In November 2016, Rodríguez signed with Japan's J2 League side Tokushima Vortis from 2017 season.[18] Rodríguez is the first Spanish coach to win a trophy in Japan.[19]

Urawa Red Diamonds

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After successfully having guided Vortis to the first-ever J2 title, it was announced he will join Urawa Red Diamonds for the 2021 season.[20] At the end of his first season he was considered the most valued coach in the JLeague "for the impact on the club and the game changer of Urawa Reds" by recovering the competitive spirit of the team. At the end of the season, he was declared the best coach of the J1 League, and also he won the Emperor's Cup.[21] Weeks later, Ricardo Rodríguez further strengthened his project at the helm of Urawa Red Diamonds by winning the Japanese Super Cup against the JLeague champions, Kawasaki Frontale, and became the first Spanish coach to win the Emperor's Cup and the Japanese Super Cup.[22] At the end of the season 2022, Ricardo Rodríguez decided to call time on his successful tenure at Urawa Red Diamonds to embark on new professional challenges after leading the team to the AFC Champions League final and glory in the Emperor's Cup and the Japanese Super Cup.

Managerial statistics

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As of match played 27 October 2024
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record Ref
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Girona   6 February 2007 28 June 2007 19 15 1 3 36 11 +25 078.95 [23]
Girona   4 July 2013 19 December 2013 22 6 8 8 26 31 −5 027.27 [24]
Ratchaburi Mitr Phol   19 January 2014 2 November 2014 47 22 14 11 77 55 +22 046.81 [25]
Bangkok Glass   13 November 2014 24 November 2015 38 19 10 9 58 43 +15 050.00 [26]
Suphanburi   22 March 2016 28 June 2016 17 6 5 6 22 18 +4 035.29 [27]
Tokushima Vortis   29 November 2016 28 December 2020 178 83 43 52 261 177 +84 046.63 [28]
Urawa Red Diamonds   28 December 2020 30 October 2022 106 47 34 25 160 104 +56 044.34 [29]
Wuhan Three Towns   5 January 2024 Present 29 8 6 15 32 44 −12 027.59 [30]
Total 456 206 121 129 672 483 +189 045.18 —

Honors and awards

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Club

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Tokushima Vortis

Urawa Red Diamonds

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Oficial: Ricardo Rodríguez, al banquillo del Girona" [Official: Ricardo Rodríguez, to Girona's bench] (in Spanish). El Mundo Deportivo. 4 July 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  2. ^ "El técnico Ricardo Rodríguez, nuevo entrenador del Málaga B" [Coach Ricardo Rodríguez, new manager of Málaga B] (in Spanish). Diario Sur. 25 June 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Javier Azcagorta, director de las escuelas internacionales" [Javier Azcagorta, director of the international academies] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  4. ^ "El Girona substitueix Carrillo per un tàndem Salamero-Rodríguez (juvenil)" [Girona replaces Carrillo by a duo Salamero-Rodríguez (juvenil)] (in Catalan). Diario de Girona. 6 February 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Joan Carrillo, l'anterior tècnic del Girona destituït" [Joan Carrillo, the former manager sacked from Girona] (in Catalan). El Punt Avui. 19 May 2009. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  6. ^ Góngora, A (26 June 2007). "El joven Ricardo entrenará al filial y completará el organigrama deportivo" [Young Ricardo will manage the reserves and will complete the sports organizational chart] (in Spanish). Diario Sur. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  7. ^ Gámez Benahavís, Miguel (27 July 2008). "He aprendido mucho de Muñiz en los despachos" [I have learned a lot from Muñiz in the office] (in Spanish). La Opinión de Málaga. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  8. ^ "Ricardo Rodríguez, Málaga CF: "Me gusta el reto"" [Ricardo Rodríguez, Málaga CF: "I like the role"] (in Spanish). Noticias.info. 18 July 2008. Archived from the original on 13 April 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  9. ^ "Ricardo Rodríguez, desvinculado del Málaga Club de Fútbol" [Ricardo Rodríguez, released from Málaga Club de Fútbol] (in Spanish). Málaga's official website. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Un asturiano para el desarrollo del fútbol árabe" [An Asturian for the Arabian football development] (in Spanish). La Nueva España. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  11. ^ Alonso Filgueira, Álvaro (7 September 2012). "Arabia Saudí, territorio "español"" [Saudi Arabia, "Spanish" territory] (in Spanish). Vavel. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  12. ^ "El Girona destituye a Ricardo Rodríguez y nombra a Javi López" [Girona sacks Ricardo Rodríguez and names Javi López] (in Spanish). El Mundo Deportivo. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  13. ^ "ฟลุ๊คชูอดีตมือขวาไรจ์การ์ดเก๋ากว่าปาลังโกพาทีมเอี่ยวแชมป์" (in Thai). Goal.com. 19 January 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  14. ^ "Ricardo Rodríguez no seguirá en el Ratchaburi de Tailandia" [Ricardo Rodríguez will not continue at Thailand's Ratchaburi] (in Spanish). Todo Mercado Web. 2 November 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  15. ^ "Ricardo Rodríguez signs for Bangkok Glass F.C." Ricardo Rodríguez's official website. 13 November 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  16. ^ "Suphanburi Appoint Ricardo Rodriguez AS Head Coach". Football Channel Asia. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  17. ^ BREAKING : ริคาร์โด้ยื่นซองขาวลาเก้าอี้สุพรรณบุรี
  18. ^ "リカルド ロドリゲス 新監督就任お知らせ" (Press release). Tokushima Vortis. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  19. ^ ESPN, ed. (29 January 2021). "El fútbol de Japón y la influencia española según Ricardo Rodríguez, entrenador de Urawa Red Diamonds". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  20. ^ "リカルド ロドリゲス監督就任のお知らせ | トップチームトピックス".
  21. ^ "Ricardo Rodríguez's Urawa Reds wins the Japan Emperor's Cup – CVBJ". cvbj.biz. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.
  22. ^ "Trophy winning Rodriguez lifts Urawa back among J1 League tittle favourites". Reuters. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  23. ^ "Girona" (in Spanish). Futbolme. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  24. ^ "Ricardo Rodríguez: Ricardo Rodríguez Suárez". BDFutbol. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  25. ^ "Ratchaburi Mitr Phol FC: Matches". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  26. ^ "Bangkok Glass FC: Matches". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  27. ^ "Suphanburi FC: Matches". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  28. ^ "Tokushima Vortis: Matches". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  29. ^ "Urawa Red Diamond". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  30. ^ "Wuhan Three Towns: Matches". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
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