Andrés Steven Rodríguez Ossa (born 13 October 1998), better known as Steven Rodríguez or Tití Rodríguez, is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Categoría Primera A club Junior de Barranquilla.

Steven Rodríguez
Personal information
Full name Andrés Steven Rodríguez Ossa
Date of birth (1998-10-13) 13 October 1998 (age 25)
Place of birth Medellín, Colombia
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Junior de Barranquilla
Number 23
Youth career
Independiente Medellín
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 Independiente Medellín 17 (1)
2021Leones (loan) 21 (14)
2021Envigado (loan) 14 (2)
2022Sri Pahang (loan) 17 (12)
2023 Alianza Petrolera 20 (7)
2023– Junior de Barranquilla 17 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 January 2024 (UTC)

Career edit

Independiente Medellín edit

Rodríguez began his football youth with Under-20 squad, in which he always stood out as a scorer in tournaments such as the National Under-20 Tournament and Antioquia League.[1] In mid 2019 season, due to his outstanding performances in the youth team, he was promoted to the first team squad.[2] He made his professional debut with the first team of Independiente Medellín on January 29, 2019, in the Categoría Primera A match against La Equidad under the manager Octavio Zambrano in a 1–1 draw.[3]

Leones edit

On 15 January 2021 he was loaned to Leones to play the first season of the Categoría Primera B where he had an excellent performance being the tournament's top scorer with 16 goals in 19 matches.

Envigado edit

On 10 July 2021 he signed for Envigado on loan until the end of 2021 season. He played a total of 15 matches and scored two goals for the club.

Sri Pahang edit

He continued his loan spell to join Malaysia Super League side Sri Pahang FC on 29 May 2022 on a six-month loan deal.[4] He scored his first goal with the club in a 2–5 defeat against Penang FC in the FA cup quarter finals.[5] His first league goal for the club saw him scoring a solo-run goal in a 2–0 victory against long-term rival Selangor FC.[6] At the end of the season he scored a total of 12 goals in 17 appearances.

Alianza Petrolera edit

In January 2023 he returned to his home country to join Alianza Petrolera on a season-long loan deal. On 14 May 2023, he scored a penalty in a 2–1 victory against Atlético Nacional.[7]

Career Statistics edit

As of 18 August 2022
Club Country Season Apps Goals
Independiente Medellín   Colombia 2019 - 19 1
Leones (loan)   Colombia 2021 24 16
Envigado (loan)   Colombia 2021 15 2
Sri Pahang FC (loan)   Malaysia 2022 - 9 6

Honours edit

Club edit

Independiente Medellin edit

Junior de Barranquilla edit

Individual edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Hablando de goleadores, Andrés Steven Rodriguez (DIM)". capsulas.com.co. 13 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Steven Rodríguez, el 'tití' quiere pasar de promesa a realidad". www.futbolred.com. 29 January 2019.
  3. ^ "El juvenil Steven Rodríguez buscará iniciar con pie derecho en la primera división". www.minuto30.com. 25 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Steven Rodríguez tak sabar sarung jersi Sri Pahang". www.vocketfc.com. 31 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Penang bangkit belasah Sri Pahang". Berita Harian. 23 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Sri Pahang benam Selangor". Harian Metro. 27 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Alianza Petrolera 2-1 Atlético Nacional". ESPN DEPORTES. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.