Cristian Gabriel Rodríguez Barotti is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Peñarol.
Having received the nickname Cebolla (onion) from his Peñarol days, from his father, and also because he smelled nicely when he sweat, he is well known for his speed and technical ability. He also played several seasons in Portugal, with Benfica and Porto.
Rodriguez earned more than 100 caps for Uruguay, representing the country at the 2014 World Cup and four Copa América tournaments, winning the 2011 edition of the latter.
The 32-year-old was also selected for the 2018 World Cup. |