Quick Facts
Biography
Ariel Francisco Rodríguez Araya, known as Ariel Rodríguez (born September 27, 1989 in San José) is a professional Costa Rican footballer who plays in Thailand for Bangkok Glass and the Costa Rica national football team as a forward.
Career
Club
- Deportivo Saprissa
He finished 2015–16 in Costa Rica as league top scorer, with 20.
- Bangkok Glass
On January 6, 2016 , Rodríguez completed a move to Bangkok Glass on a two years contract. Ariel Rodriguez made the official debut for Bangkok Glass in the first match of 2016 Thai League against Osotspa March 6, 2016. He scored 2 goals in his debut.
International career
He scored his first international goal for Costa Rica against Venezuela.
Ariel was recalled again for the Copa América Centenario squad but then pulled out due to injury and was replaced by Johnny Woodly.
International goals
- As of match played 27 May 2016. Costa Rica score listed first, score column indicates score after each Rodríguez goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 May 2016 | Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica |  Venezuela | 2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
Personal Life
He is the son of the former Costa Rica footballer , Municipal Liberia manager and 1993 CONCACAF Gold Cup third-place Erick Rodríguez.
Honours
Club
- Deportivo Saprissa
- Costa Rican Primera División (3): 2014 Verano,2014 Invierno, 2015 Invierno
- Costa Rican Cup (1) : 2013
Individual
- Costa Rican Cup Top Goal Scorers : 2014
- Costa Rican Primera División Top Goal Scorers : 2015–16