Francisco Javier Rodríguez: Biography, Facts and Career

Francisco Javier Rodríguez Pinedo (Spanish pronunciation: [fɾanˈsisko xaˈβjeɾ roˈðɾiɣes]; born 20 October 1981), commonly known by the nickname Maza is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

== Club career ==

=== Guadalajara === Rodríguez was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, which is the origin of his nickname "Maza" (short for Mazatlán). He began his professional career with Guadalajara under Dutch manager Hans Westerhof, debuting for the club in the Apertura 2002 tournament. In the Apertura 2006, Rodríguez had a pivotal role in Guadalajara's championship run, winning the final second-leg match 2–1 (3–2 on aggregate) against Toluca on 10 December. The win gave Chivas their eleventh league championship, a record which stood until América matched it in 2013.

=== PSV Eindhoven ===

On 9 May 2008, it was announced that he was transferred for US$1.8 million to Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, the second Mexican in the latter squad with Carlos Salcido. Rodríguez was predominantly during that debut season mostly on the bench, and proved an alternate centre backs for Dirk Marcellis. He scored his first goal with the Dutch giants on 25 November 2008 with a 30-yard shot against...

Quick facts about Francisco Javier Rodríguez

• Full name: Francisco Javier Rodríguez
• Born: 1981-10-10
• Nationality: Mexico
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q215469

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