Patricio Julián RodrÃÂguez (; born 4 May 1990), sometimes referred as Pato RodrÃÂguez or Patito , is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Bolivian Primera División club BolÃÂvar.
Born in Quilmes, RodrÃÂguez began his career on Independiente, joining the club's youth categories in 2000, aged 10. On 10 February 2008, he made his first team debut, in a 0âÂÂ1 loss against Lanús. On 15 March, he provided an assist for Germán Denis' goal in a 3âÂÂ1 win against Gimnasia La Plata. On 5 April, he was handed his first start, in a 1âÂÂ3 loss against Colón.
On 30 August 2009, RodrÃÂguez scored his first and second professional goals, against Atlético Tucumán.
On 20 July 2012, RodrÃÂguez signed a four-year contract with Brazilian Série A club Santos. On 11 August, he made his debut for Peixe, scoring the first goal in a 2âÂÂ2 draw against Atlético-GO.
On 31 July 2013, RodrÃÂguez signed with Estudiantes de La Plata, in a season-long loan deal. He returned to Santos in the 2014 summer, but was sparingly used.
On 19 February 2015, RodrÃÂguez was loaned to Johor Darul Ta'zim until November.
On 20 July 2016, RodrÃÂguez signed a two-year contract with Greek side AEK Athens, with an annual salary of â¬500,000. He made his official debut against Xanthi, providing his teammates with 2 assists and helping his team secure a comfortable 4âÂÂ1 win.
On 14 October 2016, AEK's winger was suspended with a three-match ban for his unprofessional behavior against Diogo Figueiras in a 3âÂÂ0 away loss in the derby clash against Olympiakos. On 5 November 2016, he scored his first goal in a 2âÂÂ2 home draw against Atromitos. On 10 December 2016, he scored in a 4âÂÂ0 win against Levadiakos. On 13 April 2017 Patito scored the winning goal in a 2âÂÂ1 Greek Cup semifinals first leg away win against champions Olympiacos. Despite the rumours from the beginning of 2017âÂÂ18 season, it was reported RodrÃÂguez would remain a member of AEK until the end of the season, when his current contract with the historic club expires. Eventually on 8 December 2017, he released from the club by mutual consent.
On 22 December 2017, Newcastle Jets announced signing RodrÃÂguez as an injury replacement in the January transfer window, replacing their injured marquee Ronald Vargas. He scored on his debut for Newcastle Jets in a 2âÂÂ0 win over rivals Central Coast Mariners. Following Vargas's recovery from injury and re-signing with Newcastle Jets, the club announced RodrÃÂguez's release on 16 May 2018.